Persian Rug Blog

Home is where the 'hearth rug' is

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

A Persian rug is work of art

No home is complete without a great rug at its heart. A colourful Persian or oriental rug can brighten up an otherwise plain living room, and is one of the most effective interior design statements, whatever your style—traditional, contemporary and even ultra modern. Here we blog all about hand-knotted Persian, oriental and antique rugs. From their 2500-year history, to how they are made, how to buy a Persian rug for your home, and how to care for it.

red oriental Persian rug

A Complete Guide to Persian & Oriental Rugs

Welcome to our Comprehensive Guide to Persian RugsAs purveyors of fine rugs and experts in the field, we are delighted to present a wealth…

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How To Buy A Persian Rug

Thinking of Buying a Persian Rug? Here's What to Look ForWhen buying an antique or vintage Persian rug, it is important to know what to…

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The Birthplace of Persian Carpet-Making

The First Persian Carpets Were Woven At The Time Of The First Persian EmpireAncient Persia was a vast empire that provided the modern world…

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The Pazyryk Rug horsemen border from the world's oldes rug from 5th - 3rd century BC

The World’s Oldest Persian Rug — The Pazyryk Rug

The Pazyryk Rug is believed over 2500 years old and (arguably) of Armenian originThe world’s oldest surviving hand-knotted tufted…

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2500 Years of Persian Carpet-Making History

The rich Persian carpet-making history dates back to the 6th Century BCPersian carpet weaving is believed to have begun over 2500 years ago…

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