Just what is an Oriental rug?Where are Oriental rugs made?
Afghanistan China India Iran Nepal and Tibet Pakistan The Caucasus Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Turkey
Go here for a collection of photos of rug weaving and buying, including photos from recent buying trips. How are Oriental rugs made?Learn the terminology used to describe Oriental rugs and rug looms. Find out about the different kinds of rug knots used and how to count knots. What about rug dyes? Are "vegetable" dyes better than synthetics? What materials make the different colors? What is a "washed and painted" Oriental rug? A brief discussion of rug designs. How to interpret dates woven into rugs. Is your rug signed? Is that a machine-made rug? How long does it take to make a rug? What size rug do I need?Download scaled rug images, furniture shapes, and graph paper so you can experiment with your own rug layout. Rug CareFind out about rug cleaning and rug care. Common kinds of rug damage. Other Information....Home© JACOBSEN Oriental Rugs, Inc. |