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Want to improve your oriental rug vernacular with one easy read? Check out this glossary of rug terms that we put together for you!

Glossary of Rug Terms #29 - Ageless Rug Treasures Every so often, we write a rug terms dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. This post features words from Picker to...

There are two main ways to dye the wool or other material used to produce yarn in oriental rugs. The first way uses natural plants to create the dye; the second way is through chemical dyeing. Read this post to learn more about chemical dyeing!

What is Chemical Dyeing? - Ageless Rug Treasures The dyeing process is one of the most important steps in oriental rug creation. Before the end of WWII, chemical dyeing was very unpopular, and some...

Every so often, we write new rug terms in a dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Check out this post to learn about "H" words from Handle to Husk Matting!

Glossary of Rug Terms #28 - Ageless Rug Treasures Here are a few popular rug terms that might frequently come up in our blog posts. Learning these terms can help you become a more educated rug aficionado!

Bokhara rugs have a unique history that contributes to why they are so popular among consumers. Read about this history of Bokhara rugs and the city of Bukhara here!

Major Rug Weaving Cultures: Bokhara Rugs - Ageless Rug Treasures Like other weaving cultures, Bokhara rugs bear the name of the city where the weavers produced the rug. The city of Bukhara is well known for beautiful...

Bidjar rugs are some of the most durable oriental rugs in the world. These rugs use a high quality wool that makes them the perfect rug for any occasion. Read this post to learn more!

Major Rug Weaving Cultures: Bidjar - Ageless Rug Treasures Because of their durability, these rugs hold a special place in rug aficionados' hearts. In addition to their durability, Bidjar rugs use high quality...

Looking for a colorful rug to add to your living space? Look no further! Bakhtiari rugs have a wide range of colors and beautiful medallion designs. Learn more in our post!

Major Weaving Groups: Bakhtiari Weavers - Ageless Rug Treasures Contrary to popular belief, Bakhtiari nomads don't create these oriental rugs. For the most part, the Bakhtiari rug weavers reside in the Chahar Mahal...

Beshir rugs come from the Afghanistan and Turkmenistan areas. These rugs make for great investment pieces and come in a wide variety of colors. Learn more in our post!

Major Weaving Groups: Beshir Rugs - Ageless Rug Treasures Beshir rugs possess several unique qualities that make them a worthwhile investment. These rugs offer high quality weaves and designs with visually...

Looking for an affordable rug style that comes in a variety of sizes? Then Ardebil rugs are just what you're looking for! Find out more about Ardebil rugs in our blog post!

Major Weaving Groups: Ardebil Rugs - Ageless Rug Treasures Ardebil rugs use coarsely knotted, lack-luster cotton in their rugs. In the 16th-17th century, Ardebil weavers focused on creating affordable rugs...

Some of the most beautiful, large scale rugs come from Aubusson, France. Aubusson rugs and tapestries became very popular in the rich, upper class. Read more in our post!

Oriental Rugs: Aubusson Rugs - Ageless Rug Treasures Aubusson rugs and tapestries bear some of the most opulent and intricate design styles of the mid 17th and 18th century. These beautiful rugs come in a....

There are several different ways you can determine a rug's weaving style. Why would this matter? Well, weaving styles hold significant importance in the history and quality of the rug.
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Oriental Rug Weaving Categories: Nomadic Rugs - Ageless Rug Treasures The four weaving categories – nomadic, village, workshop, and master-workshop – segment the rug market into groups that have similar characteristics...

Oriental rugs fit into two major style categories: figurative and non-figurative. Weaving cultures typically favor one type over the other. Learn more here!

Oriental Rug Design Origins: Figurative VS Non-Figurative Designs Oriental rugs fall into two major categories based on their weaving design and style. These styles are: figurative and non-figurative...

Rugs that feature a narrative or story-like design are referred to as pictorial rugs. Learn more about them here!
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Oriental Rugs: Pictorial Designs - Ageless Rug Treasures A pictorial design depicts people and animals that tell a story or narrate a specific significant event. It is more common for weavers...