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If you own an antique rug, you may think that its age guarantees that it is quite valuable. However, many factors contribute to the value of your rug, and without proper care, an antique rug may actually be worth very little. So, what are the factors that detract from the value of your fine rug?

Whether you recently purchased an older rug, inherited a rug, or were gifted a fine rug through family or friends, you may wonder about its age and value. We’ve composed a guide so that you can ascertain the approximate age of your rug from home. Age does not always increase value, although an antique rug in good condition is likely to be worth more than a new rug.

Rug Cleaning: Viscose Rayon Most rugs are made of either wool, silk, wool and silk, cotton, nylon, or viscose rayon. Wool rugs can last for centuries, as can silk rugs and wool and silk rugs. Cotton rugs can last around 100 years. Nylon rugs and carpeting last almost 10 years. Lastly, viscose rayon can last […]

Types of Oriental Rug Knots The detail and value of a Persian or Oriental rug lies in the quality of its knots. The more knots per square inch, the more vivid and intricate the rug’s design. In addition, the more KPSI (knots per square inch) a rug has, the more expensive it will be. This […]

How to Clean a Water Damaged Rug This blog is all about rescuing rugs affected by hail damage, roof damage, water leaks, flash flooding, broken skylights, and more. Behnam Rugs is here to help. Before Behnam Rugs can pick up your rugs to clean and sanitize them, there are a few steps you can take […]

How to Pack a Rug for Shipping, Storage, or Transport Often it is necessary, whether due to lifestyle changes or a move, to pack a rug and prepare it for shipping, storage, or transport. However, packing a rug is not something that should be done without proper preparation. Improperly packing a rug can destroy its […]

Hand Tufted Rugs What you don’t know about hand-tufted rugs could hurt you!  Hand-tufted rugs are not the same as Persian/Oriental rugs. These rugs are made with a tufting gun that shoots loops of yarn into a fabric backing. Once finished, glue is applied to the back of the rug to hold those yarn loops […]

What to do with Old and Unwanted Persian and Oriental Rugs Over the years, what you need from a rug may change. Perhaps you have moved to a new home. Maybe you are changing the colors and décor in the home that you are already in. There are plenty of reasons why a fine rug […]

How to Sell Persian and Oriental Rugs Perhaps it is time to get rid of your rug. There are three main routes you can go about when it comes to selling your Persian or Oriental rug. We hope after reading this blog you are able to choose the right option for you and get the […]

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 […]

Rug Cleaning: What to Do (and What NOT to do) When You Stain Your Fine Rug Spills and stains happen. It’s every rug owner’s nightmare but it can’t be avoided. So what should you do in the event that something gets on your rug? And what should you NEVER do? It depends on the stain! […]

10 Useful Things You Can Do at Home During the Covid-19 Outbreak Go on a virtual museum tour. These 12 museums will take you on a tour of their exhibits online. Play card games to improve your children and your math skills.These 16 games will turn your kids in math geniuses! Read a book. The […]

Rug Cleaning Advice from a Specialist This blog will give you the tools you need to effectively care for your rug at home. Things you SHOULD be doing Sweeping your rug Gently vacuuming Rotating your rug Padding your rug Addressing spills and stains immediately Checking your rug for moths Inspecting your rug every year for […]

Threadbare Rugs: Moths, Vacuuming, and General Wear So, you’ve noticed your rug is looking a bit threadbare, but you don’t know what the culprit is. Lucky for you, we’ve written this blog so you can identify the cause of damage and act accordingly. The first cause of threadbare patches is moths. The moths themselves don’t […]

Choosing the Right Rug Material Rugs come in many different materials, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. This blog aims to clarify their differences so that you can choose the fabric that will work best in your home. The materials most commonly used include silk, wool, cotton, synthetic, animal skins, and natural fibers. Let’s […]

Choosing a Hallway Runner Hallways and entryways should be inviting, and rugs offer that touch of class and softness that makes you want to walk the path. Deciding on the right rug can be a daunting task, which is why we’ve written this blog to make the decision-making process a little easier. Runners add color […]