Stain Removal – Kashan Rug
We had an interesting customer story occur a couple weeks ago here at Rug Ideas. A couple brought in a very nice Kashan Rug that had some apparent color bleeding all over the rug(which made the ivory parts pink) as…
Rugs From Iran (Part I)
For many people, the terms “Oriental Rug” and “Persian Rug” are mistakenly synonymous. The Persian Empire was where rug making reached its zenith during the sixteenth century, and many of the traditional patterns and weaving techniques are still being practiced…
Certified Rug Specialist Class in Dallas, Texas
Today was Tuesday and the second day of our Certified Rug Specialist class. After having breakfast, I met with other participants in the lobby of our hotel and then we all took the shuttle to the Oriental Rug Cleaning Company…
A Record Breaking Persian Silk Rug From Isfahan Sold for $4,450,000
A SILK ISFAHAN RUGCentral Persia, Circa 1600Approximately 7 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. (231 cm. x 170 cm.)Pre-Lot Text PROPERTY FROM THE DORIS DUKE COLLECTION AND THE NEWPORT RESTORATION FOUNDATION (LOTS 31-41) From Kouchakji Frères, New YorkMrs….
Mercedes Benz Logo on Persian Rugs
I received a new shipment of Persian rugs from Tehran while ago. My supplier has sent me a Mercedes Benz logo made on a Persian rug along with other rugs and kilims. The size of this little rug 21″ x…