Posts Tagged ‘rug shopping’

Garage and estate sales can be the source of fantastic and valuable finds. This extends to fine rugs as well. Many rug owners do not know the true value of the rugs they possess. That can mean a bargain that gives a big return on investment!

Recently, a couple brought a new rug in for a complimentary verbal appraisal. The customer’s mother had bought the rug at an antique shop on impulse while shopping in New York City. The shop owner had supposedly purchased the rug at auction and the rug was labeled as a real silk Persian Tabriz. Persian Tabriz rugs are quite well-made and sought after by Persian rug lovers and collectors.

Persian rugs are beautiful works of art. Finding the right one for your home requires careful research. We have compiled this guide to familiarize you with the different styles of Persian rugs, which are generally named after the cities they were first created in.

When it’s time to purchase a new rug, a well-informed shopper will be happier with their purchase than an uninformed one. There are five things you should keep in mind when shopping for a rug. These things will make the process easier for you and the rug gallery salesperson.

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 […]