Posts Tagged ‘silk rugs’

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.

Is All Rug Cleaning the Same? The short answer? No. Read on to learn the specific differences between the different types of cleaning services, and how your rug will be affected. Carpet Cleaners The first option for cleaning your rugs is a carpet cleaning service. It’s quite common for a carpet cleaner to offer to […]

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 […]

How to Differentiate a Genuine Natural Silk Rug from a Viscose Rayon Silk Rug Natural Silk Rug Fibers The most important way to identify natural silk rug fibers from viscose rayon silk rug fibers is the rug burn test. Visit Behnam Rugs in Dallas, Texas. We can help you with your silk rug testing. When you gently […]