Persian and Oriental Area Rug Fringe Repair
Fringes are almost always the first area on Oriental or Persian wool or silk handmade rugs that will show signs of wear. The fringe is simply an extension of the rug’s foundation. Persian and Oriental area rugs are woven on a loom, and the fringe is an extension of the “warp” foundation threads. Handwoven area rugs are made using a series of warps and
Oriental Area Rug Cleaning in SW Florida
When is the last time you’ve had your Oriental, Turkish or Persian area rug cleaned? A beautiful, clean area rug adds life, color, and style to any home. They help complement the look and warm feeling you want your home to express. Not too many people are going to be able to complement the interior of their home with a rug that is full
What Do The Designs On My Persian Area Rug Mean?
Have you ever wondered what the motifs (designs) on your Persian area rug convey? Each hand-woven area rug has a story to tell and if you can interpret the symbols woven into your rug, you’ll have a better understanding of your work of art. This week let’s examine what “Protective” motifs look like. Stars, Crosses, Dragons and Other Protective Symbols Protective motifs have a
Ten Myths About Oriental Rugs You Should Know
As Oriental rug cleaning professionals, appraisers and repair specialists, Oriental Rug Salon is fortunate to be the “cleaner of choice” to many interior designers, rug collectors, and consumers who cherish their hand-woven textiles. When speaking with clients we find they really don’t know anything about the history of their rug. In most cases, the rug retailer gave them “a little story” about the rug
Specialists Oriental Rug Cleaners in SW Florida
Oriental Rug Salon is the “cleaner of choice” to many of our areas leading interior designers, Oriental rug retailers, insurance and restoration companies and clients who desire a professional cleaning or repair of their cherished wool or silk area rug. As specialist cleaners of Oriental, Persian, Turkish, Kilims, Dhurries, Soumaks and many other types of wool and silk area rugs, we’ve earned the trust
We Can Make Your Oriental Area Rug Look Good Again
Oriental Rug Salon offers a wide variety of rug cleaning and repair services for all Oriental, Persian, Turkish, wool and silk area rugs. We are the “cleaner of choice” to many of our areas leading interior designers, restoration companies, rug collectors and clients who simply cherish their beautiful textiles. Unlike conventional “wall-to-wall” nylon carpeting that can take just about any carpet cleaning chemical thrown
Thoroughly Exhaustive Oriental and Persian Area Rug Cleaning Throughout SW Florida
If you have a beautiful Persian or Oriental rug in your home or office in need of a thoroughly exhaustive cleaning, Oriental Rug Salon has the expertise and certification to make your area rug look it’s very best. Unlike wall-to-wall nylon carpeting, the wool or silk fibers used to create your beautiful area rug are delicate and require specialized cleaning solutions, expertise, dusting and
How Long Does It Take To Weave An Oriental Rug?
Before you begin weaving your own Oriental rug, consider this. Rug weaving is an art. A skilled weaver can tie about 6,000 knots per day. Thus, the time for one person to knot a 9′ x 12′ rug in several common qualities works out like this: Knots Per Square Knots in a 9’X12′ Time Required To Weave
Pet Urine Treatment for Oriental, Persian, Turkish, Wool and Silk Area Rugs
Approximately 33% of all Oriental, Persian, Turkish and other wool and silk area rugs Oriental Rug Salon is asked to clean contains pet urine. Pets can wreak havoc on nice rugs, especially when they have accidents. Pet urine, feces and “hairballs” can leave permanent stains and cause dye migration if not addressed quickly. Pet urine can also cause permanent damage to your wool and
A Badger Can Be Your Oriental Rugs Best Friend
Rug Badger Removing Dirt From Rug That Was Previously Vacummed Hand-knotted area rugs hide substantially more dry soil, sand, allergens, dust mites and other contaminants than wall-to-wall carpeting due to the construction of its foundation (woven versus glued). Because hand-knotted area rugs hide abrasive contaminates so well, if not professionally cleaned and “dusted” on a regular basis, they will develop “traffic lanes,” suffer color