From Dresses to Beautiful Works of Art
We are excited about our newest Sari Silk Rug. It has every color in the rainbow and is the most unusual rug I have purchased in my thirty-five years in business. The rug was handmade in India and is made by unraveling vintage silk sari dresses and weaving the silk into beautiful works of art. […]
THE RARE BEAUTY OF AUBUSSON IS NOW ACCESSIBLE!
Since the 14th Century, genuine Aubusson carpets have been made only in France – that is until 11 years ago. At that time, American designers brought the technique, the art, and the age-old weaving practices to China. Genuine Aubusson carpets are now being hand-woven with the same traditional process that has been practiced in the […]
Have you ever cleaned a rug in the snow? This is the perfect opportunity.
Winter Cleaning Instructions: 1. Shake the rug well, releasing any dust or loose dirt. Hang outside and let acclimate to the temperature for at least a half hour. 2. Lay the rug in 3″-5″ of snow, give yourself a large area to work in. With the broom, flip a good amount of snow across the […]
Caucasian Rugs
We have an extensive collection of antique Caucasian rugs. They are woven in the mountainous region of the Caucasus which is between the Black Sea and the Caspian and is now Russia. There is no organized manufacture as in Persia and Turkey, it is purely a cottage and nomadic industry. These rugs are always small […]