What Is Abrash in a Rug? The Beauty of Colour Variation
Rug Encyclopedia · Materials Abrash is the subtle horizontal colour variation you see in a hand-knotted rug — gentle bands or streaks running across a field of colour....
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Notes from the Atelier
On the craft, the family, and the care of a hand-knotted rug — written for people who want to know what they are standing on.
Silk vs Wool Rugs — Which Is Right for You?
Rug Encyclopedia · Materials Wool rugs are durable, resilient and family-friendly; silk rugs are luminous, finely detailed and luxurious but delicate. Choose wool for high-traffic living and silk...
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How to Spot a Quality Rug — What to Look For
Rug Encyclopedia · Buying a Rug You spot a quality hand-knotted rug by turning it over. A clear design on the back, high knot density, hand-spun wool with...
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How to Buy an Oriental Rug — A Beginner's Guide
Rug Encyclopedia · Buying a Rug To buy an oriental rug well, start with the right size for your room, decide on material and style, learn to judge...
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Vintage vs Antique Rugs — What's the Difference?
Rug Encyclopedia · Buying a Rug “Vintage” and “antique” are words about age, not quality. An antique rug is generally 100 or more years old, a semi-antique roughly...
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Are Hand-Knotted Rugs Worth It? An Honest Answer
Rug Encyclopedia · Buying a Rug Yes — for most people a hand-knotted rug is worth it, if what you want is a floor covering that lasts generations,...
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How Much Do Hand-Knotted Rugs Cost — What Drives the Price
Rug Encyclopedia · Buying a Rug The price of a hand-knotted rug is driven by six things — its size, its knot density, its material (wool versus silk),...
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Rug Pads — Why You Need One & How to Choose the Right Pad
Rug Encyclopedia · Care & Buying A rug pad protects both your rug and your floor. It stops slipping, cushions the pile, prevents colour transfer and premature wear,...
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How to Store a Rug Safely — A Step-by-Step Guide
Rug Encyclopedia · Care & Cleaning To store a rug safely, clean it first, roll it — never fold — with the pile facing in around a firm...
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