by Rug Chick | May 7, 2025 | Rug Care, Rug History and Education, Rug Selling
India Hand-Loomed Rugs: What You Need to Know Walk into most rug stores today and you’re likely to hear a comforting phrase: “This new rug from India is handmade.” Sometimes it’s described as hand-woven. However, what’s often being sold is a hand-loomed rug—and...
by Rug Chick | Jul 8, 2024 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug History and Education
Luster-Washed Wool Rugs: What You Need To Know When rugs are woven often there is some additional work done to help create a particular finished look. With wool rugs, “luster washing” is a common treatment we see come into our rug facilities, and it is one to make...
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 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug History and Education, Uncategorized
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 | Jun 20, 2020 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Moroccan Rugs. What You Need To Know. The North African country of Morocco has become a very popular tourist destination, and the tribal minimalist and geometric designs of the region have become equally popular in homes. The growing demand for this “look” has led to...
by Rug Chick | Mar 8, 2020 | Rug Care
Rug Chick in Today Home Today Show article on rug care tips. Honored to be interviewed by the Today Show for an online article on rug care tips. Share with your friends if they can use some guidance on caring for their own rugs. Happy Rug Cleaning!Lisa Read the Full...
