How to style your home with antique Heriz rugs

Heriz rugs make a home very cosy. Thanks to their classic design, they adapt easily to almost any type of interior. Their aura that exudes security and masculinity makes them the perfect choice for a place where the decoration deserves attention. Combined with modern furniture and minimalist shapes, the antique Heriz rugs will undoubtedly create […]

How the Silk Road spread Persian rugs across the world

Asia’s most significant development was the Silk Road, which connected China and Europe, providing a vital trade relationship between the East and the West. Cultural exchanges were made through what was not just one but a network of trade routes. Religion, technology, rugs, and silk spread from China to the Western world. Central Asia, through […]

The irresistible charm of ancient Caucasian rugs

It is no wonder that rugs from the numerous Caucasian groups enjoy universal popularity among today’s antique oriental rug collectors. Both the thicker pile carpets of the mountainous regions of Kazak, Karabagh and Gendje, and the finer pile carpets of Kuba, Shirvan and Dagestan, on the lower slopes of the Caspian Sea, are equally enchanting. […]

A Guide to Valuing the Artistry of Durable Ancient Heriz Rugs

Ancient Persian rugs charm any room, whether an apartment living room with classic furniture or a five-star hotel lounge. Perhaps there’s no more incredible testament to the longevity of an ancient Persian rug than its ubiquity. Heriz rugs (pronounced “ha-rees”) can complete or entirely transform a space thanks to their bold and captivating designs. They […]

The Art of Hanging Antique Rugs on Walls

Nowadays, it’s increasingly common to find 19th-century artistic oriental rugs hanging on walls in place of or alongside paintings. Artistic rugs from the Second Golden Age of Persian Weaving are becoming rarer, especially as collectors begin to appreciate their artistic merit and unifying effects in their home interiors. They are still largely unknown as art. […]

Rugs with solid and vibrant colours remain attractive works of art

In antique oriental rugs, the colour employed in a carpet is typically a crucial element in identifying its maker. Factors aiding an expert in determining an antique rug’s origin include the type of knot (the primary factor), the materials used (wool, cotton, or silk), and the colour composition. An antique rug’s characteristics reflect a people’s […]

Differences between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

Natural dyes are far superior to chemical dyes, and the reasons become apparent upon reading the text below. When a rug is exposed to light, all its colours fade. However, if the carpet was dyed with natural dyes, the fading process is gentler, leaving the tones lighter and as beautiful, if not more so, than […]

How to estimate the age of a rug by its features

Only experience, gained over the years, allows someone to confidently determine the approximate time in which a rug was made. Over time, the understandable initial confusion about quality, the different styles and periods in which a rug was made disappears. Love for the subject plays a considerable role here. As in other fields, the specialist’s […]

How to protect your antique oriental rugs from your pet

As much as we all love our pets, they are among the biggest dangers to our antique rugs. Due to stains and odours, pet accidents can quickly become significant problems and ruin the rugs. If your pet causes any carpet accident, you must act promptly to treat the area. Often, once the carpet dries, the […]

Revitalizing Your Space with Antique Rugs

An antique rug can revolutionize an interior, amplifying its dimensions or infusing it with warmth and uniqueness. Exceptional pieces, handwoven and naturally dyed before the commercial proliferation of Persian rugs in the Second Golden Era (pre-1900), surpass the quality of today’s mass-produced counterparts. Opting for an antique rug is a sustainable and savvy approach to […]