In early June 2013, a beautiful 17th century oriental rug sold for the most expensive price in history: 34 million dollars. A pretty crazy amount of money for something we just put under our feet. However, oriental rugs transcend their role as a simple floor...
Oriental rugs can be expensive but great additions to your home. Unfortunately though, this means that many people have trouble buying a quality oriental rug without getting taking advantage of or paying far beyond an acceptable price. If you’re off to purchase an oriental rug...
An Oriental Rug can be a great addition to your home to make a room more cozy, comfortable and “lived-in.” However, they don’t always stay the cleanest and will often wear and tear. With these (often expensive) rugs fighting the elements so often, they can...
Even if you’re more a hardwood or tile floor fan, a rug or carpet still makes a lot of sense in the bedroom. Usually far from entrances and free from heavy traffic and spills, bedroom carpets tend to last much longer than elsewhere. It’s also...
Last week we looked at some of the basic terms that buyers need to be aware of when shopping for an oriental rug. This week we’ll look at the parts of a rug loom—the device used to make the beautiful oriental rugs we all enjoy—and...