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Ageless Rug Treasures Discover hand knotted gorgeous rugs from around the world. All of our rugs are handmade. We have the

Want to improve your oriental rug vernacular with one easy read? Check out this glossary of rug terms that we put togeth...
12/13/2016

Want to improve your oriental rug vernacular with one easy read? Check out this glossary of rug terms that we put together for you!

Every so often, we write a rug terms dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. This post features words from Picker to...

There are two main ways to dye the wool or other material used to produce yarn in oriental rugs. The first way uses natu...
12/01/2016

There are two main ways to dye the wool or other material used to produce yarn in oriental rugs. The first way uses natural plants to create the dye; the second way is through chemical dyeing. Read this post to learn more about chemical dyeing!

The dyeing process is one of the most important steps in oriental rug creation. Before the end of WWII, chemical dyeing was very unpopular, and some...

Every so often, we write new rug terms in a dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. ...
11/07/2016

Every so often, we write new rug terms in a dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Check out this post to learn about "H" words from Handle to Husk Matting!

Here are a few popular rug terms that might frequently come up in our blog posts. Learning these terms can help you become a more educated rug aficionado!

Bokhara rugs have a unique history that contributes to why they are so popular among consumers. Read about this history ...
11/01/2016

Bokhara rugs have a unique history that contributes to why they are so popular among consumers. Read about this history of Bokhara rugs and the city of Bukhara here!

Like other weaving cultures, Bokhara rugs bear the name of the city where the weavers produced the rug. The city of Bukhara is well known for beautiful...

Bidjar rugs are some of the most durable oriental rugs in the world. These rugs use a high quality wool that makes them ...
10/24/2016

Bidjar rugs are some of the most durable oriental rugs in the world. These rugs use a high quality wool that makes them the perfect rug for any occasion. Read this post to learn more!

Because of their durability, these rugs hold a special place in rug aficionados' hearts. In addition to their durability, Bidjar rugs use high quality...

Looking for a colorful rug to add to your living space? Look no further! Bakhtiari rugs have a wide range of colors and ...
10/11/2016

Looking for a colorful rug to add to your living space? Look no further! Bakhtiari rugs have a wide range of colors and beautiful medallion designs. Learn more in our post!

Contrary to popular belief, Bakhtiari nomads don't create these oriental rugs. For the most part, the Bakhtiari rug weavers reside in the Chahar Mahal...

Beshir rugs come from the Afghanistan and Turkmenistan areas. These rugs make for great investment pieces and come in a ...
10/04/2016

Beshir rugs come from the Afghanistan and Turkmenistan areas. These rugs make for great investment pieces and come in a wide variety of colors. Learn more in our post!

Beshir rugs possess several unique qualities that make them a worthwhile investment. These rugs offer high quality weaves and designs with visually...

Looking for an affordable rug style that comes in a variety of sizes? Then Ardebil rugs are just what you're looking for...
09/22/2016

Looking for an affordable rug style that comes in a variety of sizes? Then Ardebil rugs are just what you're looking for! Find out more about Ardebil rugs in our blog post!

Ardebil rugs use coarsely knotted, lack-luster cotton in their rugs. In the 16th-17th century, Ardebil weavers focused on creating affordable rugs...

Some of the most beautiful, large scale rugs come from Aubusson, France. Aubusson rugs and tapestries became very popula...
09/17/2016

Some of the most beautiful, large scale rugs come from Aubusson, France. Aubusson rugs and tapestries became very popular in the rich, upper class. Read more in our post!

Aubusson rugs and tapestries bear some of the most opulent and intricate design styles of the mid 17th and 18th century. These beautiful rugs come in a....

There are several different ways you can determine a rug's weaving style. Why would this matter? Well, weaving styles ho...
09/07/2016

There are several different ways you can determine a rug's weaving style. Why would this matter? Well, weaving styles hold significant importance in the history and quality of the rug.
Learn more in our post!

The four weaving categories – nomadic, village, workshop, and master-workshop – segment the rug market into groups that have similar characteristics...

Oriental rugs fit into two major style categories: figurative and non-figurative. Weaving cultures typically favor one t...
08/16/2016

Oriental rugs fit into two major style categories: figurative and non-figurative. Weaving cultures typically favor one type over the other. Learn more here!

Oriental rugs fall into two major categories based on their weaving design and style. These styles are: figurative and non-figurative...

Rugs that feature a narrative or story-like design are referred to as pictorial rugs. Learn more about them here!http://...
08/09/2016

Rugs that feature a narrative or story-like design are referred to as pictorial rugs. Learn more about them here!
http://agelessrugs.com/oriental-rugs-pictorial-designs/

A pictorial design depicts people and animals that tell a story or narrate a specific significant event. It is more common for weavers...

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