Guides, stories & care.
Practical advice on choosing, placing and caring for a vintage rug, written by the people who source and restore them.
Heriz vs Tabriz: Two Persian Classics Compared
Forty miles apart and nothing alike. How to tell a Heriz from a Tabriz in thirty seconds, which wears better, and which suits your room.
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Bedroom
What Size Rug Goes Under a Queen Bed?
Three bedroom layouts that work with a queen bed, the vintage rug sizes that fit each one, and th...
Origins
Persian and Turkish Rugs: How to Tell Them Apart
Knots, patterns, and color each carry clues about where a rug was woven. These are the signals th...
Materials
What Makes a Vintage Rug Worth Keeping
Not every old rug is worth the floor it sits on. Here is what separates a hand-knotted piece with...
Buying Guide
How to Choose the Right Rug Size
Size is the decision that makes or breaks a room. Measure the space first, not the rug, and a han...
Buying Guide
A Beginner's Guide to Buying Your First Vintage Rug
Buying a vintage rug for the first time can feel daunting, but a few fundamentals make the whole ...
Care
How to Clean a Wool Rug at Home
Wool is naturally stain-resistant, which makes routine care refreshingly simple. Vacuum gently an...