What Makes Hand-Knotted Rugs So Unique?
When shopping for rugs, there are many terms used to describe everything from the dyes used to the pile texture to the method of rug construction. One term you will notice frequently used at Holly Peters Oriental Rugs & Home is “hand-knotted”. We take great care to select high quality rugs, knotted by hand, because we believe it makes all the difference. How are hand-knotted rugs made and why are they so unique? In this blog entry, we’ll explain what sets them apart. What Is A Hand-Knotted Rug? The oldest hand-knotted rug on record is a Persian rug that dates back to the...
Rug Cleaning Tips To Keep It Looking New
Did you know that hand-knotted rugs can last centuries if taken care of properly? Taking the time to carefully sort through colors, patterns, and various sizes of rugs at Holly Peters Oriental Rugs & Home is only the first step in your rug journey. Once your beautiful rug is home and you’ve found the perfect spot to place it, it’s time to implement a rug care routine. Preventing Normal Wear and Tear A lot happens to your rug throughout the course of a normal day. Shoes are walking over it, pets are playing on it, sunlight travels through windows and lands on...
How A Beautiful Rug Can Transform A Room
Many elements come together to create the interior design of a room. The first thing most people consider is color or furniture in the space, but what about the rug? Rugs are a distinct focal point in any room, and they can make or break a room’s design. Similar to deciding on art for your walls, it's important to consider what feelings and aesthetic you want to convey through the rug. Style, size, and color all play a role in the end result. It may seem daunting to try and decide given all the options out there — how do you choose...
Oriental Rug Dyes – Natural & Synthetic
We have seen that one of the ‘revolutionary’ aspects of modern rug production has been the return of natural dyes. Not long ago, shoppers who were interested in new rugs (or who couldn’t or wouldn’t spend the money to buy antiques or semi-antiques) had no choice but to buy rugs with synthetic dyes. Today, though, natural dyes are an option in new rugs and, in fact, you will have to decide between natural and synthetic dyes if you buy one. The choice is important because, aside from everything else, natural-dyed rugs cost roughly 30 percent more than synthetic-dyed rugs. Let’s...
Incorporating Oriental Rugs into your Interior Designs
Browse through fifty years of Architectural Digest, and you will find that Oriental rugs are featured in at least one home in every issue. In fact, Oriental rugs have been prized in Western interiors since the 16th century. Why? Because they make rooms look wonderful, and they do it instantly, without any trouble at all. Besides that, they’re practical. They’re easy to care for and they last for decades. Designing with Oriental rugs is surprisingly easy. Essentially it’s a matter of trying rugs at home until you find one that looks great. One needn’t be an expert to judge what looks...