Articles and advice about rugs

How to determine whether your Persian rug is authentic or not

Date : April 19, 2011 — Posted in About Rugs — Written by Charlie — Comments (1)

It does not take much for the creation of myths and misconceptions. Read on to clear away any doubts you had about your Persian rug being an original.
Not every Persian rug is expensive
While Persian rugs are generally more costly than other rugs available, they are not always expensive. Prices vary.
The [...]

Fascinating facts about oriental and Persian rugs

Date : November 21, 2010 — Posted in About Rugs — Written by Liam — Comments (0)

If you want to spruce up your home interiors, then buying a rug is a good option. The market is filled with different types of rugs manufactured in different parts of the world. If you add a nice rug to your room, it can go a long way towards enhancing the look of your entire [...]

The versatility of shaggy rugs

Date : September 5, 2010 — Posted in About Rugs — Written by Fiona — Comments (0)

Anyone who’s watched any programmes on interior design will know that creating the perfect living space is all about adding interest and texture to a room.
But while these programmes offer out advice such as this, they sometimes forget to tell us exactly how to achieve this. But one way in which you can definitely [...]

A brief history of rug weaving (Part 2)

Date : July 13, 2010 — Posted in About Rugs — Written by Fiona — Comments (0)

After the early Persian and Indian history of rug weaving referred to in Part 1 of this article came a new era in rug design. The majority of influential design still took place in the Middle East, although over time, rug weaving as an art began spreading across the globe.
Europe
European styles of rug design really [...]

A brief history of rug weaving (Part 1)

Date : July 12, 2010 — Posted in About Rugs — Written by Fiona — Comments (0)

Rugs are common household items that bring a sense of warmth and style to homes all over the world. However, in spite of how common they are nowadays, rugs have a very rich history. The art of rug weaving originated in the Middle East and has experienced a number of different significant periods and movements.
Early [...]

Artistic movements influencing rug design

Date : July 10, 2010 — Posted in About Rugs — Written by Liam — Comments (0)

It can be handy to read up a little on your artistic movements when you’re shopping around for rugs for your home. A great many interior design styles are informed by the artistic movements contemporary to them and they often adhere to similar philosophies.
This article offers a little insight into some of the artistic movements [...]

The increasing popularity of rugs

Date : July 9, 2010 — Posted in About Rugs, Rugs — Written by Fiona — Comments (0)

Rugs have experienced a surge in popularity in the last few decades. Prior to that, many people chose to fit carpets in their houses instead, but a number of factors have seen more and more people turning away from carpets in favour of laminate and wooden flooring.
The major attractions of wooden and laminate flooring lie [...]

Things to think about when buying a new rug

Date : June 24, 2010 — Posted in About Rugs, Rugs — Written by Charlie — Comments (0)

You can benefit from a little bit of background knowledge about rugs before you decide to buy one. Rugs are a great way of livening up the empty space that lies beneath coffee tables or fills unoccupied areas in your house or flat. Both small and large rugs are available, as well as those with [...]

Advice on general rug maintenance

Date : June 17, 2010 — Posted in About Rugs, Tips and Advice — Written by Liam — Comments (0)

When taking care of the rugs in your home you should try and remember that they are quite fragile soft furnishings. When people think of cleaning rugs they are often struck by the impression of housekeepers taking the rugs into the garden, slinging them over the clothes line and then proceeding to beat the dust [...]

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