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Archive for the ‘History of Persian and Oriental Rugs’ Category

How Well Do You Know Your Persian Rugs?

Persian Rugs: How Well Do You Know Them? Are you pretty savvy when it comes to spotting a quality Persian or Oriental rug? If so, prove it! We’ve put together a short quiz about these beautiful works of art to see how well you really know your rugs. Here we go! Is a Persian rug […]

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Persian Rugs: How They’re Made

Just How Handmade Are Persian Rugs? When we say Persian rugs are handmade, we really mean it! Every part of the traditional Persian rug creation process– shearing the sheep, dyeing the wool, creating the yarn, weaving the fibers, washing and finishing the rug, and everything in between- is done by hand. This blog will focus […]

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Is There a Quality Difference Between a Persian and an Oriental Rug?

Is There a Difference in Quality Between a Persian and an Oriental Rug? Many people talk about Oriental and Persian rugs as if they are one and the same. They are not. Some experts believe there’s a big difference, mainly due to how geography and politics have shaped the creation of these rugs over the […]

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Oushak Rugs: Design Influences, History, and Rug Care

Oushak Rugs: Design Influences, History, and Rug Care Oushak, or Ushak, rugs are beautiful works of art that originated in the small town of Oushak, Turkey near the beginning of the Ottoman Empire. These rugs are most often purchased as antiques or antique reproductions. Nomadic rugs, Oushak rugs feature a blend of Persian and geometric […]

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Is it an Antique Tapestry or a Replica?

Antique Tapestry or Replica? You may be asking yourself what kinds of long-lost wonders you could find in a Persian rug gallery after watching a certain CBS special. The special, “Long-Lost King Henry VIII Tapestry Found in NYC Rug Gallery” covered the discovery of a tapestry believed to have belonged to King Henry VIII himself. […]

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