Uşak rugs (carpets), Ushak rugs (carpets)or Oushak rugs (carpets) Uşak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak Carpets (Turkish: Uşak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Uşak, Turkey – one of the larger towns in Western Anatolia, which was a major center of rug production Read more about Uşak rugs (carpets), Ushak rugs (carpets)or Oushak rugs (carpets) Kansas City[…]

Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations. 19th century examples of such carpets are often Read more about Persian Heriz Serapi Rug[…]

Uşak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak Carpets (Turkish: Uşak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Uşak, Turkey – one of the larger towns in Western Anatolia, which was a major center of rug production from the early days of the Ottoman Empire, into Read more about Oushak Rugs (Oushak Carpets)[…]

The Persian carpet or Persian rug (Middle Persian: bōb,Persian: فرش‎ farsh, meaning “to spread”; sometimes قالی qālī) is an essential part of Persian art and culture. Carpet–weaving is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished manifestations of Persian culture and art, and dates back to ancient Persia. In 2008,Iran’s exports of hand-woven carpets was $420 million or Read more about Persian Rug or Persian Carpet[…]

A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Azerbaijan carpets / Iranian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in north west of Iran totally populated by Azerbaijanis. It is one of the oldest rug weaving centers and makes a huge diversity of types of carpets. The Read more about Tabriz Rug (Tabriz Carpet) Part 1[…]

A Kashan rug (Persian: قالی کاشان‎) is a type of Persian rug from the area of Kashan. Kashan is a city in Isfahan Province in North Central Iran. There was production of Persian Carpet at Royal workshops in the 17th and early 18th century. The Persian Carpet workshops ceased production in about 1722 after the Read more about Kashan Rug[…]

Contemporary style rugs know how to party. They’re the “hot” item in the room. The focal point. The conversation starter. They’re available in hundreds of flavors, from shocking one-color solids to Kandinsky-inspired modern art masterpieces. The vast selection of contemporary style rugs is anything but boring. People have gone so far as to design an Read more about An awesome contemporary rug is just right for you !!!![…]

Carpet-weaving is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished manifestations of Iranian culture and art, dating back to the Bronze Age, but as the materials used in carpets including wool and cotton, decay into dust during the course of time, archaeologists couldn’t make any special discovery during the archaeological excavations. What have remained for us from Read more about Iran’s Carpet Museum[…]

Shop with Your Eyes – Browse Before You Buy The best tip is to shop with your eyes first – not your wallet. You might find something even better than what you had in mind. Maybe a new design or a more suitable color. Keep yourself open to new possibilities. When you have your choice Read more about Shop with Your Eyes (Tips for Rug shopping)[…]