Blog

We are often asked the question: "How often should the area rugs be washed?"  It really depends on the traffic, if  you have a pet, and the daily use of each rug.  In general, to have a…

We love our pets and they are part of the family. We are often asked by new clients if fine vintage and antique handwoven rugs and pets can work together. The answer is yes. If your pet has an acci…

As we move through life, our abilities change and there may be a need to change also the home and our living space. Empty nesters usually move to smaller homes. Because of that, you may not be able…

At the Persian Knot Gallery, we are doing what we can to help our clients minimize their impact on the climate. We do this by helping our clients maintain the vintage rugs they have inherited or hav…

Q. What are the factors that impact the price of a fine handwoven rug? Overall condition of the rug, The rug’s rarity and market desirability, The place the rug was woven, The overal…

Q, What rug services do you offer?Professional Appraisals,Professional Consultations,Hand Washing of Area Carpets and Runners, Pet Stains & Odor Removal,Professional Repairs, Custom Size PaddingResi…

The rugs are currently being "woven" in factories in India, and China and sold online or in many furniture and rug stores, which are extremely polluting to the environment. Every step in material pro…

Rug padding provides support for the rug and secures the rug to the floor which provides additional safety and security. We are often asked by clients contacting the Persian Knot Gallery when a rug pa…

These are some of the reasons that you may need a Professional Appraisal for your rugs:1. Documenting the value of the rugs for estate purposesOften vintage family rugs are handed down from one gener…

We were overjoyed to read the article in Wall Street Journal on December 23, 2021, titled "IMPERFECTIONISTS, REJOICE". The article goes on to describe what people are tired of “pure whi…

The Bakhtiari rug featured here is very unique in that the weavers used only the natural organic wool colors without the use of any dyes in weaving the rug. It has a beautiful light brown or camelhai…

The Art Deco and Nichols Chinese Rugs were woven in the 1st Quarter of the 1900s have become desirable items in interior design. The design and color of these rugs fall into two categories: The tradi…

Alice de Rothschild’s Vase Carpet Trio at Christie’sApril 19, 2016, London, United KingdomOne of the most anticipated events in the world of Antique Rug Collecting was the scheduled Christie’s auction…

Auction of William Clark’s Kerman Sickle Leaf RugJune 5, 2013, Sotheby's New YorkThe most expensive carpet that has ever been sold was in an auction by Sotheby's.  The rug was a Sickle-Leaf,…

The rugs that seem to be "the current trend" as shown in magazines such as Architectural Digest, Interior Design, and other similar publications and are liked and selected by so many interior designer…

The artwork of the Native American Tribes is very different for each region of the country. Most pieces have functional value but the artist takes time and interest in creating something not only fun…

The art of weaving rugs is thought to have been introduced to Europe by Middle Eastern weavers in the 8th century initially through Spain and then moved north to other parts of Europe. In France, the…

At the Persian Knot Gallery, we celebrate the art and the artisans from around the world that create wonderful pieces that are not only beautiful but also functional. We have a number of very fine han…

The day-to-day heavy vacuuming of area rugs could permanently damage the rug especially the fringes. To prevent this, rugs should be vacuumed gently and the vacuum cleaner should be kept at least 6 i…

We are often asked “Is vacuum cleaner safe for handwoven rugs?” or “How often should I vacuum my rug?”. At the Persian Knot Gallery, we recommend using the vacuum cleaner not more than once a month on…