Rug Cleaning, Rug Repair and Detailing
After we do the cleaning and repair of rugs, we do the inspections and detailing and this one was no exception. This is a highly and finely knotted pure silk Indian rug. A couple brought this in two weeks ago….
Rug Ideas: Your One Stop Rug Shop!
If you are in the market for a rug stop by our showroom as we carry a variety of sizes and styles. From handmade to machine made, from large palace sized rugs to runners, we have a great selection that…
Special Tips For Pet Owners
Do you have a pet? Join the crowd. About 70 million US households have pets – and that number represents a 35 percent increase from 1988, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. Dogs especially have urine retention problems…
Happy New Year From Rug Ideas!
We at Rug Ideas would like to wish everyone a happy and safe New Years celebration! We have made many new friends this year and plan to make even more for 2013, which is coincidentally our 60th anniversary under our…
Rugs From Iran – Village Weaves
The Kurdish town of Senneh (now Sanandaj) lies in the mountains some miles from the frontier with Iraq. Here, some of the thinnest and most sophisticated rugs you can find are woven – quite different to the thick, heavy carpets…
Turkish Kilim – Cleaning & Repair
A customer of ours recently brought in a Turkish Kilim of hers to be deep cleaned as it had not been washed in about 2 years. While we were doing our inspection of the kilim, it was immediately noticeable the…
How to Store Your Rugs
The biggest dangers for rugs placed in storage are BUGS, FLOODS, and THUGS. Insect damage, flood or mildew damage, and theft are the most common problems we hear from clients who have placed rugs in a local storage unit or…
The Americas – Navajo Rugs
Navajo Rugs have a tremendous visual impact, which reflects the strength of Navajo culture and their tradition as a people. Weaving designs evolved from simple beginnings in the 18th century, and became more elaborate in response to changing demands during…
Afshar Rug – Expert Repair
We had an interesting story come in during one of our customer visits recently. A repeat customer of ours brought in his beautiful Afshar rug, that we had cleaned and repaired a year earlier, that now had a tear near…
Gabbeh Rugs For Sale!! 25% OFF
Today we are showcasing 2 great Gabbeh rugs that will brighten up anyone’s home. They are both Rug Ideas production rugs and utilize hand spun wool and have all natural vegetable dyes. These are “green rugs”! Take a look below:…