Author and rug dealer Gomersall presents a definitive guide for first-time buyers as well as collectors of Kilim rugs, i.e. those rugs without a pile that were woven in Iran, Afghanistan, and Georgia. Each chapter includes both antique and modern examples and tells of one tribe`s history, present-day circumstances, and the rugs it weaves. The text, together with 235 color photographs, will appearl to both would- be buyers and rug owners seeking the story behind their precious finds. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Thomas Paul Blossom Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, '60s pop art, '70s minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palette that works with today's interiors. The Blossom Tufted Pile Rug features hand-tufted New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Blossom Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features: High quality, New Zealand wool. Hand-tufted pile. Traffic Meter Level 4. Made in India.Designed by Thomas Paul.Options: Color: Chocolate (shown), or Persimmon. Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistent with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean, absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids. Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner. Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.
Simplicity, style, elegance and comfort separate the Art collection from all others. Constructed from super refined piled jute, the Art collection offers a soft feel and sophisticated design to suit the most contemporary of homes. Rugs from the Art collection are contemporary transitional pieces with simplistic tones to echo the attributes of beautiful environments. Available in 2x3, 2.6x7.6, and 3.6x5.6 rectangular sizes. Chandra area rugs have rapidly become known for tradition, heritage, and quality while revealing one of the most eclectic lineups of area rugs in the industry. Design-wise, Chandra area rugs are not only beautiful, but manufacturing methods produce many of the most durable area rugs you can own. Chandra Rugs is committed to promoting the tradition and culture of the handmade Indian rug, while defining a new era in design. 1-2 weeks to ship our and receive tracking. In some instances, lead times for specific sizes may vary. Customers will be notified within 2 business days if lead time is longer than 1-2 weeks. Expedited shipping available ~ please call to inquire 888-338-8111.
Simplicity, style, elegance and comfort separate the Art collection from all others. Constructed from super refined piled jute, the Art collection offers a soft feel and sophisticated design to suit the most contemporary of homes. Rugs from the Art collection are contemporary transitional pieces with simplistic tones to echo the attributes of beautiful environments. Available in 2x3, 2.6x7.6, and 3.6x5.6 rectangular sizes. Chandra area rugs have rapidly become known for tradition, heritage, and quality while revealing one of the most eclectic lineups of area rugs in the industry. Design-wise, Chandra area rugs are not only beautiful, but manufacturing methods produce many of the most durable area rugs you can own. Chandra Rugs is committed to promoting the tradition and culture of the handmade Indian rug, while defining a new era in design. 1-2 weeks to ship our and receive tracking. In some instances, lead times for specific sizes may vary. Customers will be notified within 2 business days if lead time is longer than 1-2 weeks. Expedited shipping available ~ please call to inquire 888-338-8111.
Simplicity, style, elegance and comfort separate the Art collection from all others. Constructed from super refined piled jute, the Art collection offers a soft feel and sophisticated design to suit the most contemporary of homes. Rugs from the Art collection are contemporary transitional pieces with simplistic tones to echo the attributes of beautiful environments. Available in 2x3, 2.6x7.6, and 3.6x5.6 rectangular sizes. Chandra area rugs have rapidly become known for tradition, heritage, and quality while revealing one of the most eclectic lineups of area rugs in the industry. Design-wise, Chandra area rugs are not only beautiful, but manufacturing methods produce many of the most durable area rugs you can own. Chandra Rugs is committed to promoting the tradition and culture of the handmade Indian rug, while defining a new era in design. 1-2 weeks to ship our and receive tracking. In some instances, lead times for specific sizes may vary. Customers will be notified within 2 business days if lead time is longer than 1-2 weeks. Expedited shipping available ~ please call to inquire 888-338-8111.
Simplicity, style, elegance and comfort separate the Art collection from all others. Constructed from super refined piled jute, the Art collection offers a soft feel and sophisticated design to suit the most contemporary of homes. Rugs from the Art collection are contemporary transitional pieces with simplistic tones to echo the attributes of beautiful environments. Available in 2x3, 2.6x7.6, and 3.6x5.6 rectangular sizes. Chandra area rugs have rapidly become known for tradition, heritage, and quality while revealing one of the most eclectic lineups of area rugs in the industry. Design-wise, Chandra area rugs are not only beautiful, but manufacturing methods produce many of the most durable area rugs you can own. Chandra Rugs is committed to promoting the tradition and culture of the handmade Indian rug, while defining a new era in design. 1-2 weeks to ship our and receive tracking. In some instances, lead times for specific sizes may vary. Customers will be notified within 2 business days if lead time is longer than 1-2 weeks. Expedited shipping available ~ please call to inquire 888-338-8111.
Simplicity, style, elegance and comfort separate the Art collection from all others. Constructed from super refined piled jute, the Art collection offers a soft feel and sophisticated design to suit the most contemporary of homes. Rugs from the Art collection are contemporary transitional pieces with simplistic tones to echo the attributes of beautiful environments. Available in 2x3, 2.6x7.6, and 3.6x5.6 rectangular sizes. Chandra area rugs have rapidly become known for tradition, heritage, and quality while revealing one of the most eclectic lineups of area rugs in the industry. Design-wise, Chandra area rugs are not only beautiful, but manufacturing methods produce many of the most durable area rugs you can own. Chandra Rugs is committed to promoting the tradition and culture of the handmade Indian rug, while defining a new era in design. 1-2 weeks to ship our and receive tracking. In some instances, lead times for specific sizes may vary. Customers will be notified within 2 business days if lead time is longer than 1-2 weeks. Expedited shipping available ~ please call to inquire 888-338-8111.
Simplicity, style, elegance and comfort separate the Art collection from all others. Constructed from super refined piled jute, the Art collection offers a soft feel and sophisticated design to suit the most contemporary of homes. Rugs from the Art collection are contemporary transitional pieces with simplistic tones to echo the attributes of beautiful environments. Available in 2x3, 2.6x7.6, and 3.6x5.6 rectangular sizes. Chandra area rugs have rapidly become known for tradition, heritage, and quality while revealing one of the most eclectic lineups of area rugs in the industry. Design-wise, Chandra area rugs are not only beautiful, but manufacturing methods produce many of the most durable area rugs you can own. Chandra Rugs is committed to promoting the tradition and culture of the handmade Indian rug, while defining a new era in design. 1-2 weeks to ship our and receive tracking. In some instances, lead times for specific sizes may vary. Customers will be notified within 2 business days if lead time is longer than 1-2 weeks. Expedited shipping available ~ please call to inquire 888-338-8111.
Simplicity, style, elegance and comfort separate the Art collection from all others. Constructed from super refined piled jute, the Art collection offers a soft feel and sophisticated design to suit the most contemporary of homes. Rugs from the Art collection are contemporary transitional pieces with simplistic tones to echo the attributes of beautiful environments. Available in 2x3, 2.6x7.6, 3.6x5.6 sizes. Chandra area rugs have rapidly become known for tradition, heritage, and quality while revealing one of the most eclectic lineups of area rugs in the industry. Design-wise, Chandra area rugs are not only beautiful, but manufacturing methods produce many of the most durable area rugs you can own. Chandra Rugs is committed to promoting the tradition and culture of the handmade Indian rug, while defining a new era in design. 1-2 weeks to ship our and receive tracking. In some instances, lead times for specific sizes may vary. Customers will be notified within 2 business days if lead time is longer than 1-2 weeks. Expedited shipping available ~ please call to inquire 888-338-8111.
Simplicity, style, elegance and comfort separate the Art collection from all others. Constructed from super refined piled jute, the Art collection offers a soft feel and sophisticated design to suit the most contemporary of homes. Rugs from the Art collection are contemporary transitional pieces with simplistic tones to echo the attributes of beautiful environments. Available in 2x3, 2.6x7.6, 5x7.6 and 7.9x10.6 square rectangular sizes. Chandra area rugs have rapidly become known for tradition, heritage, and quality while revealing one of the most eclectic lineups of area rugs in the industry. Design-wise, Chandra area rugs are not only beautiful, but manufacturing methods produce many of the most durable area rugs you can own. Chandra Rugs is committed to promoting the tradition and culture of the handmade Indian rug, while defining a new era in design. 1-2 weeks to ship our and receive tracking. In some instances, lead times for specific sizes may vary. Customers will be notified within 2 business days if lead time is longer than 1-2 weeks. Expedited shipping available ~ please call to inquire 888-338-8111.
The Thomas Paul Buds Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, '60s pop art, '70s minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palette that works with today's interiors. The Buds Tufted Pile Rug features hand tufted New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Buds Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Brown and Orange, or Green and Dove (shown).Size: 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round, or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistent with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean, absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.
The Thomas Paul Coral Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, '60s pop art, '70s minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Coral Tufted Pile Rug features Brown and Cream New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Coral Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistent with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean, absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.
The Thomas Paul Damask Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Damask Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Damask Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Brown and Cream, Ebony and Cream, or Powder and Cream (shown).Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.
The Thomas Paul Feather Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Feather Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Feather Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India.Designed by Thomas Paul. Options:Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids. Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.
The Thomas Paul Flora Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Flora Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Flora Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Chocolate-Aqua and Green, or Chocolate-Smoke and Lilac (shown).Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.
The Thomas Paul Goldfinch Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Goldfinch Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Goldfinch Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Chocolate-Aqua and Green (shown), or Chocolate-Taupe and Persimmon.Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.
The Thomas Paul Lovebirds Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Lovebirds Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Lovebirds Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Size: 3' x 5', 5' x 8', or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.
The Thomas Paul Parasols Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Parasols Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Parasols Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Chocolate-Aqua and Green, Chocolate-Taupe and Persimmon (shown), or Dove-Gold and Corn.Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.
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Rug Care and Maintenance
General Rug Maintenance
Prevention is better than a cure as the saying goes, so we have compiled a list of ways in which you can prevent your rugs ever getting damaged:
• Avoid your rug (and floors) getting dirty by protecting entrances to your home with dedicated barrier mats.
• Consider a "no shoes " policy in your home. This will also protect hard flooring and carpeted areas. (In many countries this is the norm)
• If possible rotate your rug periodically to distribute the areas of heavy traffic.
• Never place rugs on damp or wet floors
• We also recommend the use of a rug underlay to prevent colour transfer onto existing floor coverings and hard floors, rucking problems and tripping hazards on hard flooring.
Some rugs have manufacturers care labels attached when purchased so you should always read and follow the supplier's guidelines and recommendations.
Vacuuming and Brushing your Rugs
Regularly vacuuming your rug is fundamental in prolonging the life and preventing premature wear.
Hand tufted and hand knotted Rugs
With these rugs suction-only type of vacuum should be used. You should never use a beater bar on the surface of these types of rugs.
If you are using an upright vacuum with a beater action ensure the brushes are on the highest setting and just skimming the surface of the rug.
Shaggy Rugs
For shaggy rugs shake the rug to loosen any grit or loose fibres and by using tools on the lowest setting it will help to minimise the excessive shedding usually associated with these types of rugs, especially the felted wool fibres.
Machine Made Rugs
These types of rugs with a cut pile should be vacuumed with cleaners that have beater bars. This will keep the pile upright and loosen any grit in the base of the pile.
Periodically, the rug should be turned pile down and the back of the rug should be vacuumed with an upright cleaner. The beater bar set low to loosen any grit in the pile. The rug should then be turned the correct way and vacuumed as above.
Natural Fibre, Sisal and loop Pile Rugs
For these rugs a 'suction only' type of vacuum should be used. It is important to never use a beater bar on the surface of these types of rugs.
Fringes can be straightened out by hand with a comb or soft brush or with the use of the vacuum tools using a single motion away from the rug.
Spills and Cleaning Tips
Firstly, you should never rub the surface pile of a rug. The correct way to approach a spillage or mark is to blot the area with a clean, absorbent cloth or white paper towel. Try not to make the spillage area larger.
Secondly, you should scrape up any excess spillage with a blunt knife or spatula.
Before using any cleaning products on your rug, you should always 'spot test' the rug to ensure the solution you are using will not damage or bleach the fibres of the rug. Washing up liquid, abrasive cleaners or caustic solutions (including some carpet cleaning products) contain bleaching agents and these can damage the pile of your rug, so it's important to find the correct cleaning solution.
We have used Woolclean products and various solutions used for washing woollen clothes such as sturgene and pre wash sprays successfully and find they give good results and do not harm the fibres.
Always brush the pile so the affected area is the same direction as the rest of the rug ( A normal comb is very good for this as it separates the tufts and helps prevent a matted appearance ).
If you are not confident in tackling a spill seek professional advice.
RugStore NE (http://www.rugstorene.co.uk/) offer a large selection of rugs, including oriental rugs, modern rugs and Persian rugs, from all over the world.
oh god, yes. Pictures of me prior to college are all in an un-labled box in the garage under a pile of old rugs & suitcases.