A. Yes, all our Oriental and Persian rugs come with a free certificate of authenticity upon request.

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Yes, we do buy customers’ antique rugs.

A. Yes, for a fee. Please call for an estimate.

A. Yes, we sell under padding.

A. Yes, we do take rugs on consignment.

A. Yes. A professional restoration can solve almost any problem with a quality Oriental or Persian rug. Old and antique rugs sometimes need to be rewoven where worn and restored to life. Newer rugs rarely need repair. An experienced professional must always be consulted in these matters. Please call us and we will give you an estimate on the restoration and repair costs.

A. Flat Weave rugs are constructed by tightly interweaving the warp and weft strands to create a flat, pile-less surface. The design is produced by threading the weft strands through a number of the warp strands, rather than directly from edge to edge, then looping them back around the last warp thread used. Each section of the overall design is woven separately, and when one part of the pattern is completed a new, usually different-colored weft thread is inserted at the point where the last one finished. As with hand-knotted rugs, flat weave rugs are extremely durable and can withstand high amounts of traffic.

A. In Oriental and Persian rugs the pile is created by tying a short length of yarn around two adjacent warp strands so that the ends of the yarn protrude upwards to form the surface, which is called the pile of the rug. This process is referred to as ?knotting?, because when the weft and warp strands are beaten together to hold the yarn in place, a securely tied knot is formed. In Oriental and Persian rugs, every knot is tied by hand, and a skilled weaver can tie something in the region of a thousand knots per hour.

A. Tufted rugs are constructed by a technique called tufting. Tufting involves inserting the pile through a cloth canvas or duck backing with the aid of a tufting gun. The back is then coated with latex and is normally covered with a piece of cloth. Tufted rugs take considerably less time to make than hand-knotted rugs because a tufting tool is used; this reduction in construction time is reflected in the price of the tufted rugs compared to a hand-knotted rug. But, this does not necessarily mean that a tufted rug is inferior to a hand knotted rug. A tufted rug can have comparable or even better quality wools and dyes and be priced lower simply because of the reduced construction and labor costs devoted to its creation.

A. Quick Check ? Knott: Flip over the rug. If it?s a handmade rug the loops will be clearly visible. ? Fringe: Look at the fringe. If it?s sewn on it is most likely a machine made rug. Handmade rugs have their fringe going down the foundation of the rug. ? Flexibility: Handmade rugs can be folded and will not crack. Most machine made rugs will crack.

A. When measuring your space you want to take into consideration the relation of your furniture to the rug when determining the amount of floor you want to cover. Once you have measured the amount of space that you wish to cover the best method is to look at the standard sizes of handmade Oriental and Persian rugs and see which standard size fits the closest. Take into consideration that handmade rugs can be a few inches longer or shorter since they are not made by machine processes.

A. Knot Density is determined by measuring one square inch vertically and counting the amount of knots, then measuring one square inch horizontally and doing the same. Multiplying the two knot counts together results in the amount of knots in one square inch.

A. Leather can be used in combination with wool or it can be used exclusively in the rug. Leather rugs can be used to set a modern as well as traditional tone to any décor.

A. The beauty of a Silk Persian and Oriental rug is unsurpassed. A silk Oriental or Persian rug is most often used as a decorative, rather than functional example of textile art, and are sometimes used as wall hangings. Silk is also used as a foundation material; it is extremely strong, keeps it shape, and can be spun into very fine strands, but because of the cost it is only used when exceptionally fine knotting is required.

A. Due to the high quality materials used, such as Persian rug wools, and tough weaving techniques, handmade rugs can last many generations. The oldest rug ever discovered was the Pazyryk rug, which showed a mixture of Assyrian, Achaemenian (ancient Persian empire), and Scythian motifs, and it is believed by some to be of Persian origin.

A. To insure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years.

A. Persian and Oriental rugs, like most rugs, should be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt and restore life to the fiber. Be sure not to vacuum the fringe.

A. Your trusted professional Persian or Oriental rug cleaners will insure a skilled cleaning that brings out the richness of color and softness of the wool. Depending on the amount of traffic, a professional washing is recommended every three to six years for the cleaning of your Persian and Oriental rug.

A. The definition of antique with Persian or Oriental rugs begins with rugs that are approximately 100 years old. Establishing when a Persian or Oriental rug was made is achieved by carefully examining its structure and design, which usually change to some degree with time, and taking into account its general condition and appearance. Dating a rug from its weave and design require extensive specialist knowledge and can only be undertaken by an expert.

A. would first like to talk about address your question posed about only buying wool Persian Rugs. Every county has high quality as well as low quality rugs. You may ask how can you tell the difference between the qualities and why does my friend suggest only hand knotted Persian rugs. To determine quality you must look at the construction as well as the quality of the materials. The construction of the hand knotted rug is usually determined by the density of the knots. The higher the density of knots per square inch the better the construction. The quality is determined by the grade of wool used and the dyes used. The high grade wool is usually only sheered once a year during spring time allowing the oils to saturate the wool giving the wool a beautiful sheen compared to wool that is sheered many times during the year which doesn?t have the same sheen and luster. The dyes should also be vegetable dyes which are renowned for their longevity as well as beauty. Chromic as well as chemical dyes are not recommended because they do not last anywhere as close to vegetable dyes. The reason that your friend suggests Persian rugs is because in the Middle East there is a long history of rug weaving that dates back thousands of years using the top quality materials. But since Persian rugs usually come in traditional color schemes such as reds, blues, and navy other countries such as Pakistan have begun producing hand knotted rugs about 20 years ago of similar quality and construction to Persian rugs, but in the color schemes demanded by the USA market such as the (Brown, Gold, Ivory, ect). Therefore these hand knotted rugs have taken over the USA rug market because they are of utmost quality and the color schemes match the homes of the USA.