by Rug Chick | Dec 13, 2009 | Rug Buying, Rug Care
Tibetan rugs… Tibetan rugs today are woven in India and Nepal because Tibetans no longer have their home in China. They have a very distinct weaving style, and very vibrant colors, as well as fabulous quality wool. These are some of our favorite “new” rugs to wash...
by Rug Chick | Dec 9, 2009 | Rug Care
Are You Calling Me YELLOW?!? I just made a trip to Ontario Canada to teach a little rug cleaning clinic. It was just outside of Niagara Falls, which was BEAUTIFUL. Windy, cold, but beautiful. Here I am – shivering! 🙂 Me and the Falls One of the many rugs we handled in...
by Rug Chick | Dec 1, 2009 | Rug Care
Up Against The Wall! There are several reasons someone may want to display their rugs on the wall. It may be a fine silk rug, or an older collectible piece in some disrepair, that they don’t want foot traffic on. It may be that they have some dogs prone to accidents,...
by Rug Chick | Nov 25, 2009 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Pointers on Needlepoints… Most women have at sometime in their childhood tried a little needlepoint. (Perhaps some men also, but I can only speak for the “girls” I know right now.) You have a little round frame that segments and holds tight a section taut of the...
by Rug Chick | Nov 19, 2009 | Rug Care
Dust or Bust! I often receive questions about vacuuming rugs from rug owners, asking if they should vacuum rugs, and if so how to do it. First of all, YES – rugs should be vacuumed. If any of you have hard floors in your home, then you know how often you need to sweep...
