by Rug Chick | Jul 13, 2014 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Moths, Bugs, and Rugs (What you need to know) Wool rugs are woven to last HUNDREDS of years. In our industry a rug today is not considered to be “antique” unless it is woven before 1900. They are made to last, and many of them do when properly cared for. However, you...
by Rug Chick | Apr 14, 2013 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Rug Fringe. What You Need To Know Fringe. People love it. Or they hate it. Bright white BIG fringe! On some rugs, it’s short, so it’s not a bother. Older rugs tend to have short fringe because it’s worn off. On others it’s L-O-N-G, and drives some rug owners nuts....
by Rug Chick | Oct 1, 2012 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Rug White Knots (What You Need To Know) “My rug has white dots in the field, is this damage?” Three Turkish weavers at their rug loom.(Courtesy of Tempe Rugs & Cultural Tours www.TempleRugs.com.au.) Many rug cleaners, and rug owners for that matter, do not know...
by Rug Chick | Jul 25, 2012 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Mold and Dry Rot in Rugs There is a fungus among us… Water damaged Navajo rug has mildew growing on it. and there is nothing “fun” about it. One of the worst conditions that can befall a rug is DRY ROT. Mold, mildew, and dry rot are various types and stages of...
by Rug Chick | Jun 6, 2012 | Rug Buying
Paper rugs (Seriously?) In the rug world there are some products that I label as DWT. “Design Without Thought.” Paper rugs are one of these DWT rugs, because obviously not much attention was put into the practicality of paper as a floor covering. I had heard of...
by Rug Chick | Apr 12, 2012 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Jute Rugs What You Need To Know Jute is a plant fiber that we used to only see in a small number of older American hand hooked rugs… American hooked rug with wool loops and jute mesh foundation. …and some more contemporary European latch hook, embroidery, and...
