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Malina says that vintage rugs' survival over decades (or even centuries) shows how sturdy and resistant they are. “Because of their tight weave, vintage Persian rugs especially take spills well ...
Eminent art dealer Jan David Winitz, whose Claremont Rug Company gallery specializes in art-level Oriental carpets from the “Second Golden Age of Persian Weaving,” today mounted his fourth ...
“It’s kind of like Ali Baba’s secret cave,” she chuckles as she leads us into her private collection of roughly 3,000 antique Persian rugs. She’s definitely not wrong. We love her ...
Watch a mesmerizing compilation of rare hand-knotted Persian rugs being expertly scraped clean! This video showcases the intricate beauty and craftsmanship of vintage and antique Persian rugs as ...
A high-quality Iranian carpet can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with antique rugs fetching even higher prices. So, how are Persian rugs made, and why are they so expensive? Although several ...
But until January, when President Barack Obama signed an executive order lifting sanctions, all Persian rugs—whether antique or brand-new—were banned from entering the U.S., regardless of how ...
George Bradley, author of 'Carpet Diem,' is a member of New York’s Hajji Baba Club, a group devoted to the appreciation and ...
Another rug dealer in southeastern Wisconsin deals strictly with antique and vintage Persian rugs. The Loom House, at 2612 S. Greeley St. in Bay View just east of the Kinnickinnic River ...
Many showrooms in Los Angeles stock thousands of rugs, from hand-knotted silks and vintage wool Moroccan carpets to antique Persian and Swedish heirlooms. Which means it can be overwhelming to ...
Here are some tips from CR's cleaning experts on how to maintain your antique and area ... have the rug cleaned by a professional. Labels on Oriental rugs don't always give information about ...