Hi, I just returned from Marrakesh, Morocco where I purchased a 4'x6' antique rug, purportedly from a palace. Frankly, I don't know anything about identifying...
I would like to share something with you all which I have found to be both funny and interesting. I hope it is as entertaining for me as for you too. I came...
Jaipur Rugs Company pvt. Ltd.-Hand Knotted Rugs,Hand Knotted Carpets,Hand Knotted Rugs Manufacturer,Hand Knotted Carpets Manufacturer,India If you are having...
Dear Mr. Shechner - First, the easy part. Here are three books recognized to be pretty good ones on Moroccan weaving. Notice that they are, mostly, not cheap...
R. John Howe
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Apr 1, 2008 11:43 am
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Tackless is the absolute worst way to hang a rug.. You should have the soft side of wide velcro stitched all the way across the back and then apply the sticky...
Hello Norm, Congrats on your new rug. I think the best suggestion on hanging would have to be in consideration of condition. Posting some photos on the board...
I agree, Thumb nails/ tacks are not desirable same with tackles strips you can actually damage & distorte the back of a textile with tack strips with uneven...
I just want to thank everyone who has provided such good advice. I've posted pictures of the carpet under "Magic Carpet from Marrakesh" and would appreciate...
Carpet Cleaning Tips and Tricks Jaipur Rugs Provide You Tips & Tricks on Carpet Cleaning….. * The good form of carpet cleaning is always prevention. Taking...
We are a company specializing in manufacturing and exporting hand made carpets from Pakistan. We accordingly make the following offer: Product Name: Quality:...
Hello, I'm interested in a rug that is being sold by a private person. She says that it is 40-50 years old and is Kashan, coming from Iran in the early 70's....
Hello, I'm interested in a rug that is being sold by a private person. She says that it is 40-50 years old and is Kashan, coming from Iran in the early 70's....
First of all I would like to thank all of you who took the time to send me all of the helpful information. I am going to try to post some photos of the above...
Dear Stroobandt family - I took a look at the images of the piece you mention on Craig's list and this could well be a Kashan rug. The colors are good even if...
R. John Howe
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Apr 9, 2008 10:59 am
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Jaipur Rugs is a Leader in carpet and rugs manufacture and export. founded in 1999 by M.D. of company Mr. N.K. Chaudhary <http://www.nkchaudhary.com/> a man...
Hello John, I bought the rug today and I love it. It adds such a richness to my living room. I'm a big fan of hand made, especially ethnic crafts and have a...
Hello Shannon, I too have looked at the Pictures...NO do not purchase. The rug in my opinion is not of the age claimed. It is probably in the 20 year old...
Dear Stoobandts - No a "Mashad" is not a "Kashan." It is (generally, especially with newer rugs) a less valued variety. Still, I respectfully disagree with...
R. John Howe
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Apr 11, 2008 10:58 am
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Hello all! It has been great the last several months to be a part of this forum, some very interesting discussions. I would like to invite you all to take a...
Hi everyone. As I stated before I posted some pictures under "Magic Carpet from Marrakesh." I was wondering if anyone knew of a good appraiser in either...
Hi David - This is a great resource you have cooked up - very slick and user-friendly as well as very useful. How do you feel about other rug sites linking to...
Dear Mr. Stewart, Thank you very much for the kind words. Most certainly links to the Stain Removal Guide are welcomed. Whether a business, collector,...
Hi Dmitriy, No. This is not true. There is no problem on the side of the government of Iran to export Persian rugs. There has not been also any problem as of...
Hi Dmitry, Not problem yet, but the US government seems to have other ideas. Someday I hope they realize that punishing the people won't affect the government...
I have uploaded three photos of a rug in the file section in folder boilermaker. This is a rug that has been in my wife's family. Just wondering if anyone...
Not yet, but the US government wants to meddle. Someday I hope they realize that punishing the people won't affect the government or address certain issues. ...
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