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Rug Care and Services FAQs

Rug Care and Services FAQs

Posted by The Persian Knot Gallery on Dec 2nd 2022

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 … read more
The Most Expensive Rug Ever Sold

The Most Expensive Rug Ever Sold

Posted by The Persian Knot Gallery on Nov 26th 2021

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, … read more
Textile Treasure from the Art Institute of Chicago

Textile Treasure from the Art Institute of Chicago

Posted by The Persian Knot Gallery on Nov 17th 2021

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 … read more
Repairing Damaged Rug Fringes

Repairing Damaged Rug Fringes

Posted by The Persian Knot Gallery on Nov 7th 2021

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 … read more
How Often Handwoven Rugs Should be Vacuumed?

How Often Handwoven Rugs Should be Vacuumed?

Posted by The Persian Knot Gallery on Nov 6th 2021

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 … read more