If you own a hand-knotted Persian or Oriental rug, you may be tempted to clean it yourself in an effort to save a little money. Now, if the rug is not that dirty, and all you want to do is give it a dusting with the vacuum, doing it yourself is fine. A Western Anatolia […]
Have you ever picked up a wool rug, checked its backside and seen tiny larvae squirming happily? Aside from saying “Ewwwww!” you may have wondered what they were and how they got there. You also more than likely swore you’d never allow such pests to make camp on your rugs again! To help you do […]
If you’ve purchased a hand-knotted, quality Persian or Oriental rug, you very well may have visions of handing the rug down to your children and/or grandchildren, also hoping that they will pass it down to their grandchildren! Fine rugs made of wool, wool, and silk are quite sturdy and should last for decades when cared […]
As the holidays approach, you undoubtedly are thinking of hosting a party or two. Perhaps you’re hosting a neighborhood party at your home, or your teens are planning on having a New Year’s Eve blowout. Regardless, if you have a handmade rug in your home, you’re going to want to make sure it’s protected. In […]
