by Rug Chick | Mar 11, 2024 | Rug Care, Rug History and Education
Cleaning Pros Uncovering the Truth in Rug, Carpet, and Hard Floor Quality. I am getting ready to travel to teach at an international gathering of professionals who focus on the care of our indoor living worlds. The Experience Conference, an event sponsored by...
by Rug Chick | Feb 19, 2024 | Uncategorized, Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug History and Education
Silk Rug Scams (ALL Buyers Beware) If you are looking at buying a silk rug, and if you are being asked to pay thousands (or tens of thousands), PLEASE get a second opinion. Real silk hand-knotted Persian prayer rug. Of the inquiries I receive asking me to evaluate...
by Rug Chick | Oct 31, 2023 | Rug Videos
Rug VideosHow To Fold Big Rugs Do I Need A Rug Pad? What Is Protector? Mistakes Rug Owners Make How To Vacuum Your Rug How Often Should I Clean Carpet Cleaners and Rugs Pet Urine and Rugs Moths and Bug Identification Moths and Bug Protection Viscose Rugs Tufted Rugs...
by Rug Chick | Oct 13, 2023 | COOL RUG Friday
I thought we could all use some happy, hopeful energy from a beautiful rug today. This is an antique rug from the Caucasus Mountains region, noted as a Genje. Gorgeous natural dyes, soft wool, and a design full of lovely botehs. Botehs are full of life. To me they...
by Rug Chick | Oct 6, 2023 | COOL RUG Friday
Happiness is an antique tribal rug walking through our door at Blatchford’s. This is a Persian tribal rug, woven by Kurdish weavers. I love the strong rich natural dyes in this piece. The background brown has oxidized, which makes it lower in height than the rest of...