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Floral Area Rugs: Why Designers Love Them and Why You Should Too

February 23, 2021

Rose Collection Oushak rug. Decorating with rugs is crucial in defining a room’s personality. While they have a huge influence on the design, they are also easy to switch when you decide to alter the mood of the room. Interior designers love to decorate with handmade floral area rugs, in particular, since they make good statement pieces in your room.... Read More

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Area Rug Guide: Tabriz Rugs

February 23, 2021

Antique Persian Tabriz rug in pristine condition. Tabriz rugs are among the oldest Persian handwoven rugs that are valued not only for their designs but also for their craftsmanship. It’s an important piece to have for any antique rug collector because of its sheer beauty and ability to spice up any room; it’s a piece of history and impeccable artistry... Read More

3 Creative Ways to Decorate Homes with Antique Rugs

February 17, 2021

Beautiful handmade antique Persian rugs can definitely influence a room’s atmosphere and ambiance. It’s why designers give it a lot of thought, ensuring all elements of a space match its intended interior design. Placing the perfect rug in one’s family room, for example, would require careful consideration. Since it's a common area where family members socialize and come together,... Read More

Living Room Area Rugs: 3 Popular Fine Rug Designs to Consider for Your Home

February 15, 2021

Oushak Rug 90708. Size: 8 ft 11 in x 12 ft 9 in   The living room is an essential part of the home.  Family members spend a lot of time here to relax and bond with each other. It's also a place where guests are received. It's why it's important to keep living rooms cozy and inviting. And living room... Read More

The Versatile Beauty of Tribal Rugs

February 11, 2021

  Afghan rug in Moroccan style. Rug 90566 has a 9 ft x 11 ft 10 in size that works great in living areas and dining rooms. Handmade tribal area rugs are known for their unique and symbolic artistry. The bold colors and intricate patterns woven meticulously add a vibrant yet sophisticated charm that makes good statement pieces. Moroccan rugs, for... Read More

Saving the World One Hand Made Rug at a Time

October 29, 2020

Most people come across the predicament of buying a handmade rug versus a machine made rug at least one time in their lives. Usually, however, their decision will be influenced by the price difference amongst the two as handmade rugs tend to cost quite a bit more. However, most people don’t know that their decision to invest in a... Read More

The Ardebil Carpet

September 3, 2020

The London Ardabil Carpet, 34’ 6" by 17’ 6" (10.51 m by 5.35 m) (photo & details from Wikipedia) Today, I'm thinking about what is perhaps the most renowned rug in the world - The Ardebil Carpet. No other carpet has been talked about more, photographed more, and speculated on more! It's home for the last 130 years or so... Read More

The Gohar Karabagh Rug

August 25, 2020

"I Gohar, full of sin and weak of soul, with my newly learned hands, wove this rug. Whoever reads this, say a word of mercy to God for me. In the year 1149." (1700 A.D.) I have always thought that this is perhaps the greatest inscription ever woven into a rug, save the famous Ardebil Carpet. Such a look into... Read More

The Arsin Bakhtiari Carpet

August 17, 2020

Outstanding details. Incredible colors. The Arsin Bakhtiari carpet is truly an amazing rug. Today I am thinking about one of the most interesting rugs at Arsin Rug Gallery...a magnificent Bakhtiari carpet. A spectacular carpet in its own right, at 14.6 x 31.8. But what's interesting about this rug is that it has a provenance....and one that we know about. Which is... Read More

The Pazyryk Carpet

August 13, 2020

  The Pazyryk Carpet (photo from Doris Leslie Blau) How Far Back Does the Weaving of Piled Carpets Go? Until 1949, we really did not know. There are fragments of centuries-old flatweaves, but it was always the prevailing opinion that piled rugs were hundreds of years old, not thousands! That changed in 1949. The Russian archaeologist, S. I. Rudenko, uncovered the tomb of... Read More

The Rug Market in the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex

August 7, 2020

  My name is David Rejebian. Since 1934, my family has been in the Oriental Rug business in Dallas, TX. Our company, Rejebian and Son, began in Titche's Department Store in downtown Dallas. We later moved to Snider Plaza in University Park. And now, I have joined Arsin Rug Gallery, as I begin the last phase of my Oriental Rug... Read More

Handmade Rug Buying Guide: Custom or Ready-Made?

November 15, 2019

There are currently two popular ways to shop for handmade area rugs; go rug hunting for a ready-made piece or get expert help for creating one from scratch. Whichever route you prefer to take, both options have pros and cons you need to consider before setting a course for it.  When to Shop Ready-Made Handmade Rugs Just like any other pre-fabricated... Read More

Area Rug Guide: Kilim Rugs

August 16, 2019

“To spread roughly,” is a surprising definition of a name used to identify stylish and beautiful handmade carpets - Kilim rugs. According to experts, the origin of the term can be traced to the Persian word “gelim’ which is translated as such. This once lowly flat-woven Oriental carpet has found its way in many modern homes and is one... Read More

Area Rug Guide: Oushak Rugs

August 1, 2019

If you’re in the market for a handmade area rug, there’s a big chance you’ve seen photos of Oushak rugs online and on interior design magazines. And if you follow the world’s top home designers on social media, there’s no doubt you’ll see more than a couple of them sing praises for the gorgeous #oushak wool carpet. There are... Read More

Rug Origins: Scandinavian Rugs

June 25, 2019

Hamnoy, Norway Scandinavian rugs are rarely mentioned in the same breath as Persian and Oriental rugs but they’ve been around since the fourteenth century AD. They not only rival the beauty of old carpet favorites but also played a significant role in the cultural evolution of Scandinavian countries such as Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Turkish Influence Like all popular things in... Read More

Rug Origins: Turkish Rugs

June 11, 2019

Istanbul, Turkey Turkish rugs are among the finest in the world and its history will reveal how it has evolved from being an essential nomadic household implement to being a highly sought after piece of art that collectors and homeowners are willing to shell out a fortune for. Origin of Turkish Rugs While it’s clear that rug weaving was already present in... Read More

Rug Origins: Uzbek Rugs

June 5, 2019

Bukhara, Uzbekistan Uzbek carpets are well-known products of Uzbekistan, carpet weaving is inseparably tied with other arts and crafts in the Uzbek tradition. In Uzbekistan almost all homes are decorated with rugs, some pieces even replace furniture and cover walls. Today, these will often be factory-made synthetic rugs, however, traditionally they would have been handwoven in each village locally. Each... Read More

Rug Origins: Mongolian Rugs

May 24, 2019

Mongolian landscape. Mongolian Rugs have a long history going back to the Mongol period in China. Unfortunately, very few if any early antique rugs of this kind are actually conserved. Yet we can find evidence of their existence embodied in Chinese manuscripts, where they appear familiar style that is still produced and represented to this day. Mongolian carpets are unlike many other countries that have their... Read More

Rug Origins: English Rugs

May 21, 2019

Harewood House in West Yorkshire, England English rugs began production around the late 16th century and early 17th Century. Central areas for their creation were located in Axminster, Wilton, and Kidderminster. Characteristic patterns on these antique rugs include deep golden colors, asymmetrical schemes, coat of arms designs and adaptations of blossoms and vines. The English love of flower gardens is... Read More

Rug Origins: Morocco Rugs

May 20, 2019

The wool rug has been around in Morocco since the Stone Age but it wasn’t until the mid-20th century when top designers from the West discovered its ‘primitive’ beauty and began using it in prestigious projects. It not only sparked the ‘Moroccan’ style interior design movement but also spawned a copycat industry of cheap Morocco rugs. Understanding its origins... Read More

3 Practical Reasons to Trade-in Your Old Persian Rug

May 16, 2019

Custom-made rug creation by Jürgen Dahlmanns. Available in Dallas via Arsin Rug Gallery (Photo courtesy of Rug Star Rugs) Persian rugs can liven up any space which is why many interior designers love using them for their projects. But unlike furniture and other home decors, it’s more challenging to change a rug. For one, all handwoven carpets are one-of-a-kind so... Read More

Rug Origins: Ecuadorian Rugs

May 16, 2019

Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador The Andes Mountains separate Ecuador into three sections: humid lowlands, temperate highlands, and tropical rainforests. Among the regions, half of the population lives in the coastal lowlands. Typical Industries accounting for Ecuador’s economy are oil, fishing, coffee, bananas, textiles, and metalwork. Ecuador is not well known for its rug and carpet weaving industry; however, textiles have been present... Read More

Rug Origins: Egyptian Rugs

May 14, 2019

Al Ahram, Egypt   Early Egyptian rug weaving can be separated into two ages: the Mamluks and Ottomans. Egypt's supreme period of rug weaving was during the rule of Mamluks from the fifteenth century until the early sixteenth century. Mamluk sultans were known for their abundant supporters of the Islamic arts and the era of their reign was reflected to be... Read More

Rug Origins: Persian Rugs

May 3, 2019

Fars Province, Shiraz, Iran ( Photo by Steven Su on Unsplash) Every rug trader in the world knows for a fact that without Persian rugs, the entire carpet industry will not exist, especially in the United States and Europe. It’s therefore paramount to any historical discussion about rugs and carpets to trace its origins to Iran or what was known in the ancient... Read More

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