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September Deals & New Additions

Rugs, Rugs, Rugs, and more RUGS. This last week we were adding rugs almost daily to the shop and more are coming.  This one of a kind Persian Lilihan was...

What is a Turkish Carpet Made of?

A hand knotted Turkish carpet is made of natural materials. Historically speaking, Turkish rugs are made from similar materials as other Oriental and Persian rugs although they are of different...

Oriental Rugs With Fringe

What is Oriental Rug Fringe? Fringe is the foundation threads at the end of an Oriental rug. Technically they are called warp threads, for more details on the anatomy of...

Top 5 Floor Lights to Decorate A Cape House

This post contains affiliate links.  Between selling antique rugs online to help our customers decorate their homes and Mike's real estate job we don't have a whole lot of time...

Caucasian Rugs Motifs and Symbols

For a guide on motifs found in all types of Oriental rugs check out our Guide to Motifs. Antique Caucasian rugs were woven in The Caucasus, a region at the...

How to Value a Persian Rug

Persian Rug Value Valuing a Persian rug is a complex process and for some rugs even experts have a difficult time getting the right price. There are several variables you...