October 2007 Archive

• Persian Rugs

  Persian Rugs: Sarouk Rugs and Carpets

  10.26.07 | 32 Comments

  A Sarouk is a type of Persian rug originally woven in the Arak weaving district of Iran in the late 19th and early 20th century.

• Oriental Rug Basics

  Judging Quality in Oriental Rugs

  10.26.07 | 10 Comments

  These are the criteria by which Oriental rugs are often judged that are commonly agreed on by Oriental rug experts.

• Oriental Rug Basics

  Oriental Rugs FAQ

  10.25.07 | 3 Comments

  Frequently asked questions about Oriental Rugs.

• Oriental Rug Care

  Oriental Rug Care: How to care for hand knotted area rugs

  10.24.07 | 43 Comments

  Rug Care: This article discusses long-term care and maintenance of hand knotted rugs, including Oriental rugs and other handmade area rugs.

• Oriental Rug Identification

  25 Oriental Rug Identification Tools

  10.24.07 | 20 Comments

  Learn these tips and tricks and you too can identify Oriental rugs.

• Oriental Rug Geography

  Where are Oriental Rugs made?

  10.23.07 | Comment?

  Oriental rugs are made as far west as Morocco and as far east as eastern China; as far north as Mongolia and as far south as India. Today’s most important oriental rug weaving areas are in Turkey, Iran (Persia), Pakistan, Egypt, Afghanistan, India, Nepal, and China.

• Oriental Rug Care

  Emergency Care for Oriental Rugs

  10.23.07 | 29 Comments

  In this article, Emmett discusses what to do with your Oriental Rug in the the event of a spill, pet accident, or flood.

• Interior Design

  Interior Design with Oriental Rugs

  10.22.07 | 12 Comments

  Interior Design and Oriental Rugs: This short guide is full of pro tips to help you design and decorate your interior with Oriental carpets in mind.

• Persian Rugs

  Persian Rugs: The Elusive Ziegler Mahal Rug

  10.13.07 | 1 Comment

  Zieglers rugs are … well, they’re the really great-looking old Mahals that were woven by the Ziegler Company and that sell for big bucks at auction — up to 60, 80, $90,000. And, of course, Zieglers are also the new rugs that go by the same name and that are knock-offs of old Ziegler carpets. Right?

• Emmett Eiland's News

  Welcome to the new Website

  10.12.07 | 2 Comments

  The Emmett Eiland’s team is proud to unveil our new website.

oriental rugs | oriental rugs search | my oriental rug gallery | oriental rugs in stock

website by davebrowndesign web design berkeley