1Nov 30, 2016
The dyeing process is one of the most important steps in oriental rug creation. Throughout history, the person who dyes the rugs held a position of authority within his tribe. Typically, these dyers were men who had learned the art of dyeing from his father or grandfather. The Dyeing Process The dyeing process starts after […]
2Aug 15, 2016
Determining a rug’s country of origin can be a very difficult task. In most cases, rug historians can examine an Oriental rug’s design and weaving style and acquire a general understanding of where the rug was produced. Oriental Rug Design Culture Most rug designs do not have a determinable time or influential event point of […]
3May 4, 2016
Ever wonder where oriental rugs get their unique names? When picking out a beautiful oriental rug, the vast pool of options to pick from can seem a bit confusing and overwhelming, especially when the rugs’ names don’t typically provide an understandable description to new consumers. Place of Origin or Tribe Oriental rugs uniquely represent the […]
4Apr 6, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions Are all of your rugs old? The majority of our rugs are new hand-woven pieces. We feel that the best rugs woven today are likely to become tomorrow’s treasured antiques. If you’re looking for a valuable old or antique rug, we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect one. However, vintage [...]
5Oct 12, 2013
I just returned from the annual fall rug market in New York. The market exists to provide an opportunity for dealers to purchase rugs from the entire weaving world. Whether I’m searching for Persian rugs or hand-knotted rugs from Turkey, Armenia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, India, China, Egypt, or a hand-full of other countries I can […]