“Because of their tight weave, vintage Persian rugs especially take spills ... She says, “This isn't foolproof, but antique wool rugs tend to have fewer knots per square inch than modern ...

A thrifty Redditor's jaw-dropping find is taking the internet by storm, reminding us all of the hidden treasures waiting to be discovered at our local thrift stores. The lucky shopper shared their ...

Labels on Oriental rugs don't always give information about the backing fiber. Consumer Reports' tests have found that a handmade rug labeled "100 percent wool" may have a fringe or foundation ...

Hand woven with the finest materials including wool and silk ... tens of thousands of dollars, with antique rugs fetching even higher prices. So, how are Persian rugs made, and why are they ...

Many showrooms in Los Angeles stock thousands of rugs, from hand-knotted silks and vintage wool Moroccan carpets to antique Persian and Swedish heirlooms. Which means it can be overwhelming to ...

After years of using New England Loom rugs in her own interior design projects, Houston's Katie Davis is collaborating with the company to create a 30-rug collection of vintage Persian rugs.

Alexandria, Va. A: It is possible to change the color of a wool rug, including an Oriental-style rug. One process, known as an antique wash, lightens the colors. Depending on how intense the ...

Another rug dealer in southeastern Wisconsin deals strictly with antique and vintage Persian rugs ... mountain areas using natural dyes and sheep wool sometimes end up in someone’s bedroom ...

A Persian rug sold for a record $33 million ... And museums in those countries are actively building Islamic collections." Most antique rugs don't draw anywhere near oil baron prices.