Oriental Rugs come in all different shapes and sizes. The most common material found in oriental rugs is wool and often times silk as well. Both are very resilient fabrics and with the proper maintenance your rugs should last you several lifetimes depending on the quality. To determine the quality of an oriental handwoven area rug, several things are taken into consideration. The two most important and decisive factors are knot count and age. The tighter the weave, the higher the knot count, which means the rug weaver spent a lot of time and attention weaving this rug, creating a priceless work of art. In many cases a standard 8×10 wool rug can have taken 7-9 months to weave by[…]
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We receive calls all the time with the same issue. HELP! Moth are eating my rug!! Moth damage to an area rug can be devastating. In many cases the damage can be too far gone for repairs, however early detection can save your rug. Moth are attracted to wool rugs because of the high protein content the wool provides for their larvae. The moth will lay there eggs in the rug and when the larvae hatch….free lunch! They thrive in dark corners and will often times do there damage without you even knowing about it. This is why regular vacuuming and deep cleaning once a year is recommended. Having your rug professional cleaned will keep it free from pests and[…]