Posts Tagged ‘silk rug’

Rug Cleaning: When Does My Rug Need It? First, let’s explain the difference between rug cleaning and rug washing. Rug cleaning involves the use of machinery to clean the rug. The machinery agitates the rug fibers, often in an unnatural circular motion. Rug washing is done completely by hand, using traditional methods passed down over […]

Every so often, a customer brings an unusual rug for cleaning and repairs that has a story to be told. This month, we were brought a modern rug that was quite dirty, so dirty in fact that the rug was all one color- a grayish beige, except for the areas that were under furniture. Upon washing, we found that the rug actually features two colors- beige and white.

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.

Wool vs. Silk Persian Rugs Authentic Persian and Oriental rugs are made not only of the finest of wool, but also can be made of silk. You may wonder which is better to purchase: The answer is neither. Neither is “better,” but one or the other may be a better choice depending on what you […]

Buying a Fine Handmade Rug Most Persian and Oriental rugs are made of wool, but many beautiful designs can be found in authentic, hand-made rugs woven out of silk. Silk Persian and Oriental rugs are just as beautiful as those made of wool. Their designs are just as intricate and are full of meaning. In […]