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If you've ever done a search for area rugs online, you've likely been presented with an overwhelming assortment of options, thousands and thousands of results, from modern rugs to antique rugs, cheap rugs to unbelievably expensive rugs, but how can you tell if a rug is quality or not? Read our blog post to learn how.
Hand-knotted antique rugs are not just ordinary floor coverings; they are pieces of history that deserve to be preserved and admired. When it comes to restoring an antique rug, the process requires expertise, precision, and a thorough understanding of the rug's origin and craftsmanship. Recently, the Maryland State House entrusted us with the restoration of the antique rug that adorns the floor in the Governor's office.
In my previous post, I shared a photo journal about my recent visit to Lahore, Pakistan, where I had the opportunity to spend some time learning more than I already knew about their rug weaving industry and how it has evolved over centuries. Rug weaving is a practical artform that has existed since at least the 3rd century BC. A simple concept of taking sheered wool, turning that wool into yarn, dying that yarn, and then interweaving a warp and weft to finally create an area rug.
We look forward to sharing with you a new selection of hand-knotted, 100% wool area rugs, hand-picked in Pakistan. The rugs will arrive in a few weeks, for now, enjoy this photo-journey of the wonders of hand-knotted Oriental rugs in Pakistan.
