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 | Nov 5, 2019 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Shedding Rugs. What You Need To Know. Shedding rug fibers. These pull easily free because the rug is cheaply made. Rugs may shed for a variety of reasons. The shedding may be due to bad fiber quality, bad construction quality, or bad homeowner care. I receive emails...
by Rug Chick | Sep 7, 2019 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Viscose, Bamboo Silk, Banana Silk, Art Silk. What you need to know. If you are thinking about buying a viscose rug, or viscose furniture, please watch this short video to see what you need to know about this fiber and all of its aliases: UNDERSTANDING VISCOSE RUGS....
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...
