Rugs Around The World
Carpet (Rug) Designs and Motifs
Design can be a useful pointer to the origins of a carpet, but centres of trade, migration and intermarriage have spread the range of motifs and designs over a wide area.
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Rugs Around The World
‘Jajim’ and ‘Cicim’ Rugs
Although ‘Jajim’ and ‘Cicim’ may be different versions of what was originally the same word, the former is used in Iran for a fabric that differs substantially from what the Turks refer to as a Cicim.
Rugs Around The World
Turkish rugs
Turkish rugs were probably the first to be introduced to Europe, as early as the 16th century. The result was that all hand-knotted carpets were called “Turkey Carpets”, no matter where they were woven.
Rug Care
Rugs and Moths – What to do!
You have had your rug on your floor for more than a few years. You love how it makes your room feel, warm, inviting and cozy.
Rug Care
Rug Maintenance – Value of Vacuuming
The best and foremost step in maintaining your rugs or carpets is just a doing a good vacuuming on them.
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Iran Rug Tour
Iran Rug Tour: Qashqa’i Nomads
Some images of women who weave beautiful Gabbeh rugs. The hand spun, vegetable dyed wool is supplied by the Zollanvari Company and taken back to the tribal people for weaving.
Iran Rug Tour
Iran Rug Tour: Persepolis
Previous Next About 60kms north east of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran, we visited the ancient site of Persepolis. This was the ceremonial capital
Iran Rug Tour
Iran Rug Tour: Qur’an Gate
Previous Next Traditionally, travellers leaving Shiraz passed under this gate and were blessed. Stored above the arch was an ancient copy of the
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Iran Rug Tour: Nomads Herding Their Flock
We travelled from Shiraz deep into the Fars Province where we saw nomads driving their sheep and goats down from the mountains to winter pastures.