Rugs and Floods – Rugs during a Water Damage Loss
Water Damage Loss Lake Forest, IL: When a home floods and mitigation company is called out to save your home, it is extremely rare that team’s expertise is oriental and area rugs. In the midst of all of that chaos (usually in the middle of the night) your rugs are most likely the last […]
Persian Rugs – Bakhshayesh
Bakhshayesh rugs are one of the categories of Persian rugs and are considered by collectors, to be the best rugs in the world. The quality and artistry that is involved in the creation of Bakhshayesh rugs ensure that they can last through several generations. It is easy to recognize why these rugs can become heirlooms […]
Persian Rugs – Ardabil (Ardebil)
About Ardabil Rugs: Did you know that Ardabil rugs are considered to be the finest, best, and the largest carpets in the world? The Ardabil rugs are perhaps one of the most alluring additions to any modern home décor. With a long historical record tied around these beautiful rugs, they’re almost always handmade using meticulous detail […]
Persian Rugs – Afshar
Afshar rugs are made by tribal groups which used to live in Northwestern Iran. Traditionally, the nomadic Afshar weavers working on these rugs are all women. During the 16th century, they exiled to the city of Kerman in the southeast of Iran where today live the semi nomads from the Afshar tribe (also known as […]
Persian Rugs – Abadeh
About Abadeh Rugs: Situated between Isfahan and Shiraz in the south of Iran almost halfway between the two (at an elevation of 6200 ft), Abadeh is a city and capital of Abadeh County, located in Fars Province of Iran. Abadeh has grown as picturesque market-town. Ghashghai nomads trade here, and tribal rugs are woven by […]
Learn About Persian Rugs
About Persian Carpet Weaving: The beginning of the art of carpet weaving remains unknown. Carpet weaving was first mentioned around 400 BC, by the Greek author Xenophon in his book “Anabasis”. Carpet weaving is an essential part of Persian culture and art. Within the group of Oriental rugs produced by the countries of the so-called “rug […]