The Color of Spring
With the Spring season now upon us, we are beginning to welcome back all of the lush, beautiful colors that have been missing from our lives in the winter months. Our world of white and brown is slowly sprouting with lovely reds, pinks, purples, and, most common of all, green in every shade imaginable. The […]
Bohemian Style
For those interested in interior design, Bohemian is more than just a rhapsody. It is instead a word that sparks thoughts of color and creativity, individuality and ingenuity, fun and flavor. Bohemian interiors are all of these things and more, incorporating a variety of unique patterns and styles from all across the globe to fill […]
Cleaning Rugs in the Snow
If the groundhog’s prediction wasn’t convincing enough, then the recent snow storms have made it certain: winter is here to stay for a while. Cold temperatures and precarious amounts of snow and ice have swept their way across the U.S. these last few weeks with more bad weather seemingly on the way. The result? Most […]
A Brief Dictionary of Rug Weaves
The world of oriental rugs is accessible to everyone. Finding a piece for your home is as simple as stopping by and perusing our inventory until you find the exact size and style you are looking for, and we are always happy to help! However, if you have stopped by our firehouse or have searched […]
Meet our Mascot
Today on the blog we wanted to introduce you to one of our wonderful staff members at Frances Lee Jasper. She’s been a part of the team for a little over five years, and during that time she has developed a keen eye for design and a deep love for oriental rugs. Not only that, […]
The 2020 Color of the Year
In our business, a curious phenomenon takes place with the turning of each new year. As the clock turns to midnight and calendars are replaced on the walls, another subtle change begins. It’s perceptible only if you’re aware of it, showing itself in our clothes, our furniture, and, what is most obvious to us, in […]
Our Top Rug Placement Tips
(Rug charts from Ruggable.com, check out their article “A Complete Guide to Rug Sizes” for more helpful tips!) Undoubtedly, the most difficult part of an oriental rug purchase is choosing the right rug. With such a wide variety of colors, designs, and weaves it can be overwhelming to attempt to find the rug of your […]
Master Rug Weaver – Mohtashem
In the 4th quarter of the 19th century, Kashan was the most important weaving center in western Persia, and Zufilkhar Ed Din Mohtashem was the region’s most renown master weaver. His popular rugs were some of the highest quality rugs characterized by a delicate style, color and use of imported merino wool. His rugs used […]
Fran Jasper featured in TOPS Magazine
Fran Jasper Frances Lee Jasper Oriental Rugs 1330 Bardstown Rd, Louisvillewww.francesleejasper.com Frances Lee Jasper Oriental Rugs sits in an 1890s firehouse on Bardstown Road. Fran founded the company in 1980 after earning a degree in design from the University of Louisville, and completing additional studies at Parsons School of Design in New York City. While still in college, […]
Is Scotchguard Protection Worth it?
We are often asked what does Scotchguard do to my rug? The shortest answer is that it gives you an added layer of protection from spills and dirt. The long answer is that it provides a layer of Teflon on the surface of the rug that will repeal most liquids, allowing spills to be […]