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August 17, 2019

Hatchlu Rugs: A Rich History

Hatchlu rugs were originally made in the mountainous regions of Central Asia, between Mongolia and Afghanistan. They are hand-knotted wool area rugs made with Persian knots, also known as Senneh knots. The high quality of their knots is one of the factors that contribute to their long life-span and durability. Even more so than their knots, Hatchlu rugs are known...

Categories Handmade Rugs
March 13, 2019

Same Rug, Two Shades

The direction of a rug’s threads results in its light and dark shades. Depending on the weaving technique and fiber’s luster, some carpets have further contrast in color than others. Fibers are laid out at such an angle that they will do one of two things: they will either reflect light, or absorb it. When we talk about the rug’s...

Categories Handmade Rugs
August 25, 2018

The difference between Rugs and Carpets

I am writing about what people ask me on and off again regarding area rugs, Persian rugs, Oriental rugs and handmade carpets in general. In certain Canadian provinces, Persian & Oriental rugs are referred to as area rugs or small carpets of Persian style. Floral rugs are sometimes called Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan or other names attributed to where or in...

Categories Handmade Rugs
July 7, 2017

French Style Rugs

The Most Popular French Rugs Several clients contact us on a regular basis to get information on French style carpets. Below, you will find two sections on the most sought-after styles: Aubusson Rugs & Savonnerie Rugs. Aubusson Rugs Aubusson Carpets are fine carpets woven in France between the 15th to the 19th centuries. Aubussons were crafted with the assistance of...

Categories Buying Rugs
June 21, 2017

Area Rugs: Overview

I would like to address a question people often ask me about the naming of area rugs, Persian rugs, Oriental rugs and handmade carpets in general. In certain Canadian provinces, Persian & Oriental rugs are referred to as area rugs or small, Persian-style carpets. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, an area rug is defined as “a rug covering only part...

Categories Handmade Rugs
June 15, 2017

How to Choose a Rug

I was recently interviewed by a Montreal Gazette journalist on what one should look for when choosing a rug for their interior spaces. In the interview, I answered some of the most frequently asked questions clients have asked me over the courses of my last 41 years in the Persian & Oriental rug business. Here below are some of the...

Categories Buying Rugs
June 6, 2017

Fraudulent Sales of Rugs

Everyday, dozens of people are virtually “robbed blind” at often fraudulent “Going-Out-Of-Business” sales and auctions that offer wildly inflated discounts off equally inflated prices. And when they go back to try to return the rugs, the operator refuses to accept them or has left town to run a “Going-Out-Of-Business” sales in the next county under a different name. The truth,...

Categories Buying Rugs
May 31, 2017

10 Golden Rules of Rug Care

Beautiful Persian and Oriental carpets require good care to be treated like the precious art forms that they are. These rugs are beyond valuable, as they not only add elegance to your spaces, but can also acquire an attractive resale value if they are bought from an authentic seller and maintained properly. The good news is that caring for your...

Categories Rug Care
May 19, 2017

Perfecting a Handmade Rug

This time of the year is more humid in Montreal than I have seen it in a long time. It is good to have central air conditioning in the house running for 24 hours, seven days a week. If your pets have done their business on the carpets, then you will notice it more so now than ever before. Apart...

Categories Handmade Rugs
May 5, 2017

Rug Insurance Claims

Recently, I have been seeing a lot of insurance claims for area rugs. As I work for quite a few insurance companies, I have decided to write a blog on rug insurance claims. Sometimes, for different reasons, your carpets will incur some damage. For example, carpets can get damaged by water after a flood, or damaged by smoke and flames...

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