Buying Antique Persian Rugs
Well-made wool rugs are a true asset to its owner. They are beautiful and can stand the test of time. Easily cleaned, these rugs can last nearly forever and are simple to keep in good condition. Often times, these handmade rugs appreciate in value providing both beauty and worth to the purchaser.
Because there are many [...]
The Beauty Of Persian Rugs
Persian carpets (or rugs) are known throughout the world for their beauty and quality. The art of making carpets goes back thousands of years and originated in the area we now call Iran. Most carpets and rugs seen today are manufactured by machine. Antique Persian Rugs, however, are still hand-made using traditional methods.
These methods differ [...]
Antique Persian Rug Weaver Types
Weaving a by putting one row of colored fibers under and through another row of uncolored fibers while using a pattern makes a beautiful rug or carpet. In fact, many of the most beautiful Persian Tribal Rugs out there are woven with this colored/uncolored fiber method.
In Iran, there are two types of carpet [...]