Antique Persian Rugs

Persian Rug Fringe

Why does my cat always throw up on the "FRINGES" of my Persian rug instead of the Mexican tile floor outside?

Persian cats tend to throw up on things Persian. Next to sleeping and eating, hurling is what cats do best. Since the fringes are harder to clean than the main body of the carpet, the cat is happy in that it has made your life a bit more difficult. They live for stuff like that.

Persian Rug $44.99 Saul Steinberg Persian Rug - Collectable Print

Royal Palace Persian Style 9'x12'3 Hndmd Wool Rug w/ Fringe $780 Traditional Persian designs decorate this ornate handmade rug. The classic panel style displays alternating medallions in the field, with floral vine trelliswork in between. An instant touch of distinction and sophistication for your home decor. From Royal Palace(R) Handmade Rugs.

Royal Palace Persian Style 2'6x12'3 Wool Rug w/ Fringe $219 Traditional Persian designs decorate this ornate handmade rug. The classic panel style displays alternating medallions in the field, with floral vine trelliswork in between. An instant touch of distinction and sophistication for your home decor. From Royal Palace(R) Handmade Rugs.

Royal Palace Persian Style 4'x6'3 Hndmde Wool Rug w/ Fringe $179 Traditional Persian designs decorate this ornate handmade rug. The classic panel style displays alternating medallions in the field, with floral vine trelliswork in between. An instant touch of distinction and sophistication for your home decor. From Royal Palace(R) Handmade Rugs.

Sphinx Persian Elegance 6'Diam Rug by OrientalWeavers $299 Lay out a lovely look for any room with this Sphinx Persian Elegance rug by Oriental Weavers. Power loomed from dense material, it features a traditional allover design highlighted by a solid color background. An ivory band accents its intricately designed border. Superb for all types of decor with its old-world patterns and updated color. No fringe. Measures 6'Diam. 100% polypropylene. Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly using mild soap and water. Made in Egypt.

Sphinx Persian Elegance 8'Diam Rug by OrientalWeavers $599 Lay out a lovely look for any room with this Sphinx Persian Elegance rug by Oriental Weavers. Power loomed from dense material, it features a traditional allover design highlighted by a solid color background. An ivory band accents its intricately designed border. Superb for all types of decor with its old-world patterns and updated color. No fringe. Measures 8'Diam. 100% polypropylene. Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly using mild soap and water. Made in Egypt.

Sunflowers with Persian Rug $209.99 Loran Speck Sunflowers with Persian Rug - Wall Tapestry

Persian Miniature Lovers on Rug $39.99 Persian Miniature Lovers on Rug - Giclee Print

Royal Palace Persian Style 2'3x9'3 Hndmd WoolRug w/ Fringe $152 Traditional Persian designs decorate this ornate handmade rug. The classic panel style displays alternating medallions in the field, with floral vine trelliswork in between. An instant touch of distinction and sophistication for your home decor. From Royal Palace(R) Handmade Rugs.

Royal Palace Persian Style 7'9x10' Hndmde WoolRug w/ Fringe $549 Traditional Persian designs decorate this ornate handmade rug. The classic panel style displays alternating medallions in the field, with floral vine trelliswork in between. An instant touch of distinction and sophistication for your home decor. From Royal Palace(R) Handmade Rugs.

Royal Palace Persian Style 5'3x8'6 Hndmd WoolRug w/ Fringe $328 Traditional Persian designs decorate this ornate handmade rug. The classic panel style displays alternating medallions in the field, with floral vine trelliswork in between. An instant touch of distinction and sophistication for your home decor. From Royal Palace(R) Handmade Rugs.

Sphinx Persian Elegance 4' x 6' Rug by OrientalWeavers $199 Lay out a lovely look for any room with this Sphinx Persian Elegance rug by Oriental Weavers. Power loomed from dense material, it features a traditional allover design highlighted by a solid color background. An ivory band accents its intricately designed border. Superb for all types of decor with its old-world patterns and updated color. No fringe. Measures 4' x 6'. 100% polypropylene. Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly using mild soap and water. Made in Egypt.

Sphinx Persian Elegance 10' x 12'7 Rug by Oriental Weavers $1099 Lay out a lovely look for any room with this Sphinx Persian Elegance rug by Oriental Weavers. Power loomed from dense material, it features a traditional allover design highlighted by a solid color background. An ivory band accents its intricately designed border. Superb for all types of decor with its old-world patterns and updated color. No fringe. Measures 10' x 12'7". 100% polypropylene. Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly using mild soap and water. Made in Egypt.

Sphinx Persian Elegance 7'10 x 11' Rug by Oriental Weavers $749 Lay out a lovely look for any room with this Sphinx Persian Elegance rug by Oriental Weavers. Power loomed from dense material, it features a traditional allover design highlighted by a solid color background. An ivory band accents its intricately designed border. Superb for all types of decor with its old-world patterns and updated color. No fringe. Measures 7'10" x 11'. 100% polypropylene. Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly using mild soap and water. Made in Egypt.

Sphinx Imperial Persian 4' x 6' Rug by OrientalWeavers $199 Old-world styling meets modern-day design in this Sphinx Imperial Persian rug by Oriental Weavers. A striking border of ivory encircles a solid background--the epitome of luxury for your decor. Powerloomed from dense polypropylene. No fringe. Measures 4' x 6'. 100% polypropylene. Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly using mild soap and water. Made in Egypt.

Sphinx Imperial Persian 10' x 12'7 Rug by Oriental Weavers $1099 Old-world styling meets modern-day design in this Sphinx Imperial Persian rug by Oriental Weavers. A striking border of ivory encircles a solid background--the epitome of luxury for your decor. Powerloomed from dense polypropylene. No fringe. Measures 10' x 12'7". 100% polypropylene. Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly using mild soap and water. Made in Egypt.

Sphinx Imperial Persian 6' Round Rug by Oriental Weavers $299 Old-world styling meets modern-day design in this Sphinx Imperial Persian round rug by Oriental Weavers. A striking border of ivory encircles a solid background--the epitome of luxury for your decor. Powerloomed from dense polypropylene. No fringe. Measures 6'Diam. 100% polypropylene. Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly using mild soap and water. Made in Egypt.

Sphinx Imperial Persian 7'10 x 11' Rug by Oriental Weavers $749 Old-world styling meets modern-day design in this Sphinx Imperial Persian rug by Oriental Weavers. A striking border of ivory encircles a solid background--the epitome of luxury for your decor. Powerloomed from dense polypropylene. No fringe. Measures 7'10" x 11'. 100% polypropylene. Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly using mild soap and water. Made in Egypt.

Persian Traditions Rug (2'3 x 4'1) $70.63 Persian Traditions rug collection features authentic classic Persian designs Rug is made from luxcelle (viscose) cotton fiber for a velvety texture and silk-like sheen Traditional rug features shades of black, olive, peach, ivory, burgundy and green Rug showcases vintage opulence with excellent color retention Machine-made rug has fashionable fringe ends Primary Color: blackPattern: orientalMeasures 3/4 inch thickTip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.

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Antique Rug Fringe is More Than Just for Looks

Most antique rugs have fringe on the ends.  This is common in antique Persian rugs, antique Oushak rugs, and even many new oriental rugs have fringed ends.  Though many owners like the look that this fringe creates, many others do not care for it much at all.  Carpet fringe gets dirty and is difficult to spot clean.  Fringed ends often get caught in vacuums (tip:  vacuum side to side instead of lengthwise to avoid this problem), and caught damage to the precious antique rug that was so carefully selected and purchased.  Many customers lament that it is difficult to find rugs, antique rugs in particular, that do not have fringed ends.

 

What many people may not know is that the fringed ends of antique rugs serve a purpose, which is why fringed ends are so very common.  The fringed ends of antique rugs are essentially the skeleton of the rug.  Each individual tassel is made of fibers that run through the rug to the other side, where they come out and are tied off into another tassel.  The fringe is a series of knots, or tassels, that help hold the entire weaving of the rug in place.

 

A quality antique rug company can easily take care of any repairs or replacements that a tasseled fringe might need.  Both repairs and replacements of antique rug fringe usually start with stitching up the end of the rug to ensure that the skeleton fibers stay in place and intact.  Once the overcast stitching is completed, new tassels can be sewn on in place of tassels that are worn out, using careful hand sewing techniques.  Hand sewing is important as it helps ensure that the integrity of the antique rug is kept intact.  The new fringe is usually put over top of the existing fringe base, and the worn fringe is often trimmed quite short to maintain the look of the carpet.  Overlaying new fringe not only refreshes the look of the rug, but it also helps protect the rug edges from additional wear.

 

Antique rug fringe tassels do take a bit of maintenance and care in order to ensure that the integrity of the rug's fiber weaving remains intact.  Though fringe can be a hassle when it comes to cleaning and care, worn fringe must be replaced by antique rug experts.  Without maintenance and necessary replacements, the entire skeleton of the antique rug can unravel, leaving the owner with a mess of strings instead of a beautiful antique rug that will last.

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