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How to Store Rugs and Carpets Are you wondering how to store rugs and carpets or how to roll them or fold them. How to safely store your expensive textile floor coverings? You’ve come to the right place! This blog post will guide you through the best storage area methods for rollable textile fabrics. Not […]
Rug vs Carpet: What’s the Difference? Rug vs Carpet: What’s the Difference? Although rugs and carpets are often used interchangeably, there are some key differences between the two. Typically, rugs are smaller than carpets, usually measuring two to three feet in size and made of thicker material. While both rugs and carpets have similarities, such […]
Domotex exhibition Jan 2023 I was looking farword to Domotex exhibition – Jan 2023, but we all know how severely the global pandemic has affected business, trade, finance and travel around the world. This impact was very clear when I visited Messe on 12 January for the 2023 Demotex Flooring and Rug Exhibition in Hanover, […]
How to buy a hand knotted rug When purchasing a hand-knotted rug one of the most beautiful, luxurious, and durable pieces of interior decoration, there are several factors to consider on how to buy a hand-knotted rug. Determine your budget When it comes to selecting hand-knotted rugs, having a budget in mind is essential. Not […]
The art and science behind interior design The art and science behind interior design is a field that combines foundational elements of art and science to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces within buildings and homes. Interior design is widely considered as an art form in the design community. There is no right or wrong […]
Artistic expression in Afghan rugs Artistic Expression in Afghan Rugs has an array of beautiful and unique options that are distinctive to the area. Hand-woven Afghan carpets and rugs have developed over the centuries into some of the most widely known pieces for their price, their exotic look, and their rich textures. Afghanistan is very […]
Sophistication and Elegance in Indian Rugs Sophistication and elegance of Indian rugs and patterns are distinguished and renowned for the vivid colors, unique textures, soft durable style rugs, exceptional designs, and quality materials that entwine to create a vibrant masterpiece. Indian rugs illuminate the heritage and history of the region. Elaborate patterns and detailed motifs […]
Types of Rugs for Every Budget: Finding the Perfect One for Your Home The types of rugs can be split between 3 main categories. Traditional Rugs Traditional design rugs, also known as classic rugs, are beautiful works of art that have been crafted to reflect the rich history and culture of the regions from which […]
Guide to the placement of rugs A comprehensive guide to the placement of rugs, when shopping for rugs, it’s important not only to consider the size and design but also the ideal placement of rug, when it comes to rug placement and finding the right rug. You should try to visualize how well these factors […]
When you purchase a new rug, it is important to research on how to clean a rug? Plant materials such as natural fiber rugs (Wool, Silk, and more) need different care than rugs made from other fibers: Depending on the texture of the weave, Some can be vacuumed depending on the type of rug, It is […]
Frequently asked questions about carpets and rugs The Top 13 Questions and Answers, as well as professional responses to frequently asked questions about carpets and rugs. Can you vacuum a Persian rug? Vacuuming your Persian rug on a regular basis is essential in order to maintain its beauty. This should be done at least twice […]
Persian Carpet weaving in Zoroastrian city of Yazd The art of carpet-weaving in Yazd Province has a long and storied history. It goes back centuries, when talented craftsmen would use hand-looms to create beautiful silk fabrics for the city’s wealthy residents. However, with the introduction of machine-made fabrics, many weavers have shifted their focus to […]
Cooking the food of life Najmieh Batmanglij’s book, Cooking the food of life, is a gift to all Iranians, and to the world. In it, she shares delicious recipes from every region of Iran, and also writes about the folklore and literary traditions and poetry of ancient Persia and contemporary Iran. Her food knowledge is […]
Influential antique rugs in history Antique Rugs Antique rugs often represent the symbolic history of the region and are imbued with designs that characterize ancient civilizations. Antique rugs often epitomize the historical importance and the unique cultural heritage of a particular region. Many civilizations have produced beautiful, elaborate rugs that are now viewed as antique […]
The History of Persian Rugs The history of Persian rugs are hailed as the finest and most exquisite rugs in the world for their craftsmanship, elaborate designs, and remarkable weaves. Hand-woven carpets and rugs are a staple to the Iranian economy, and to this day, there are millions of rugs produced annually that generate a […]
History of Rugs The history of rugs is as early as 700 B.C., evidence has shown that civilisations wove fine materials together in an assortment of colours to create vivid and texturally unique carpets and rugs. Woven carpets have evolved tremendously in the centuries that followed; however, their history is still mysterious and their origin […]
Majid’s trip to Shiraz & meeting with Qashqai nomads in 2005 There is a measure of anxiety, in this era of globalization that traditional cultures, like the nomadic groups of Iran, are endangered, and will soon be ‘lost’. This anxiety, though understandable, fails to recognise how vibrant and adaptable such cultures are. When I visited […]
Largest Persian rug woven in modern times unveiled in Iran Even in today’s economic environment, there are still orders coming from palaces, presidential offices, parliament houses and places of worship around the world to make very largest Persian rug woven in Iran. Just recently, there was an order from the main Abu Dhabi mosque in […]
Persian Carpets woven by Afshar Tribe living in Southern Persia Carpets woven by Afshar tribe, who are believed to be related to the Kurdish nomads of old, were once forced to flee their homes due to an ongoing war between the Ottoman and Safavi Empires in the 15th century. With their lives at stake, they […]
A STUDENT WEAVING HER HUNTING DESIGN CARPET IN ARABZADEH WORKSHOP Arabzadeh Carpet weaving workshop, Tehran- Iran Rassam Arabzadeh was born in 1914 . He was the son of a prominent painter, Hussein Zaidi Latifi, who was from an Arab family which had lived in Tabriz since the late nineteenth century. From a young age Rassam […]
My visit to Tehran’s Persian Carpet Museum A visit to Tehran museum (Iranian Persian Carpet Museum) in the middle of Tehran city is an experience full of culture and history. Home to some of the world’s rarest and most beautiful antique carpets, this museum was built in 1974 and displays carpets from the 17th to […]
My interesting trip to the city of Peshawar in Pakistan in search for Afghan carpets. Buying Afghani rugs in Peshawar is an interesting and challenging event. At the heart of the northern frontier province’s old bazaar you will find old and rundown buildings, with many small shops occupying the same rambling building. These are full […]
Museum Island, In Berlin’s busy Mitte, is an island of calm and grandeur, despite the crowds which gather most mornings to visit the three museums overlooking the banks of the Spree. Here the Pergamon Museum houses one of the most impressive and extensive collections of Islamic Art in Europe. From a stunning reconstruction of the […]