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What is Abrash? There are a lot of terms used to describe Oriental rugs. If you are just starting to get into antique carpets the lingo can get confusing. One of the most common words we get asked about when someone is interested in a rug is abrash. Abrash describes variations in the color tones of a rug. Why Does Abrash Occur? Abrash is usually a result of a weaver changing lots of wool. The color variations occur when the next lot of wool is dyed a darker or lighter tone than the original lot. It appears as horizontal bands, and...

Your first or even your third Oriental rug purchase can be overwhelming. With some Oriental rugs priced similar to cars it is important to know what your plan is before opening your checkbook. 1. Measure Your Space If you are not sure how to fit a rug into your space, check out our area rug size guide. Figure out what size rug you are looking for. An important question when buying a rug online is whether the listed measurement includes the fringe. I have seen some pretty long fringe, but on average fringe adds about 2 inches at each end. The last...

This week has been very busy. We have been hunting down more beautiful antique and vintage carpets for our shop and we also added a new section to our store. Now, we carry modern, hand-tufted and machine made carpets. For the middle of October in the Northeast today was exceptionally warm and it looks like we have a few more warm days before fall makes an appearance. Warm, sunny days are perfect for drying a freshly cleaned rug. They are also fantastic for bringing my work outside. Today I got to work on a couple repairs that Mike has been saving up...

Putting a mat in the kitchen by the sink is pretty common, but in the last few years Persian and Oriental rugs have been replacing those generic mats in the kitchen. Every one has a different opinion on whether or not you should have an antique or vintage hand knotted rug in your kitchen. A Persian rug will look great almost anywhere you place it, but here are a few tips for those who dare to decorate the floors in their kitchen with Oriental rugs. 1. Choose wise colors: Don't go with white, or light color schemes if you get too...

When choosing an Oriental rug for your home, you must first decide if you want a machine made rug or a handmade rug. An authentic handmade Oriental rug is a one of a kind piece, woven by an expert weaver. Much like snowflakes, no two hand knotted Oriental rugs are identical. This is why a handmade Oriental rug adds character to the space it is in. An authentic Oriental rug may have differences in the design from one end to the other. A weaver may add a signature, or a symbol to represent themselves. Perhaps a weaver adds a smaller...