In this article we explain the many differences between those area rugs that were woven in villages and the area rugs that were woven in larger urban cities.

The late 19th and early 20th centuries were arguably the most dazzling eras of British rug weaving and design. The iconic William Morris Arts & Crafts rugs from that time period exemplify the highest standards of artistry and craftsmanship. Leaders of the Arts & Crafts movement aspired to bridge the gap between artistic expression and the quality and way of construction. The art’s and crafts movement ranged from 1880 to 1920 and the rug designs from this golden age are quite sought after.

In the realm of carpet craftsmanship, it’s the dedicated women weavers, the skilled artisans at the heart of the loom, who deserve our utmost recognition for their tireless dedication and the exquisite carpets they bring to life. While the identities of numerous talented female weavers may have faded into the annals of history, their profound impact on the rich tradition of Oriental rug weaving remains an undeniable legacy that deserves our admiration.

Soccer has been most popular sport in the world long before most Americans got the soccer bug. Unless you live under a rock, on the bottom of the deep ocean floor, then you are well aware that the world cup is hitting its stride and the world has once again gone soccer crazy! What better way to celebrate this world uniting event than with a beautiful antique Persian Qashqai soccer field rug?

“How should I be rolling up my rugs” is one of the most frequently asked rug related questions that we get. Since we spend so much time explaining how to go about doing this, we figured it would make sense to simply post this instructional guide.

We recently obtained a stunning antique Persian Sarouk rug illustrating the tragic love story of Khosrow and Shirin. The rug sold within a day of listing it, so we decided to share the rich Persian legend it portrays.

In this article we explore what semi antique rugs truly are, when they were made and different points to keep in mind when buying semi antique area rugs.

Part of the fascination we have for antique carpets is their history. For the most part, we get new rugs in all the time and know pretty much immediately where they where and when they were woven. We can also figure out what is the significance of the imagery and sometimes we even know who made it. Unlike paintings and other forms of art, rugs were seldom signed by the artists themselves. Even when they were signed by the artist, there is very little paper trail for us to follow if we wish to learn more about the person who created it.