Silk rug care

-  Protect your silk carpet from heavy use and soiling. A silk carpet is a luxury and should be treated accordingly.

-  Lightly vacuum as needed. Avoid catching the fringe in the vacuum.

-  Inspect your carpet regularly for wear and damage. By turning the carpet frequently, regulate its use to evenly distribute wear.

-  If the carpet has sustained structural damage such as holes through the carpet, worn pile, or tattered fringes and edges contact an Oriental rug repair specialist.

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Agra Rugs

The capital of the Moghul dynasty in north central India which reached its golden age in culture, architecture and carpet weaving during the 16th and 17th centuries. From 1850, an organized structure of workshops began being established in Agra, weaving large rugs in square formats which were designed with all over floral patterns. Agra rugs are famous for their muted colors, color abrash, and expansive use of ages old subcontinental patterns with inspiration from Persian and Afghan motifs. Agra rugs mostly have floral designs and structurally they have a cotton foundation, are double wefted and use the asymmetrical knot.

Chobi Rugs

Chobi rugs (also known as Peshawar rugs) are exclusive, it has derived its name from an area largely settled by Turkoman tribes from Afghanistan. These rugs are often distinguished by their exquisite use of 100% natural (vegetable and mineral) dyes. The wool comes from Himalayan sheep and is hand-spun and hand-knotted with great care and marvelous craftsmanship. Natural dyes produce soft luminous shades and abrashes not possible to obtain from chemical dyes. The influence of Persian, Turkoman and Afghan cultures results in rugs of great complexity and superb coloration. These rugs are new and clean, never used and are in perfect condition.

How to Buy

Here we let you know about some basic rug information and carpet buying guide.

First of all, chose the style of carpet according to your taste and your environment. A wall-to-wall covering gives a different feel to your interiors while area rugs can enhance your decor more.

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