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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…

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…

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…

Most often vintage or antique handwoven rug is handed down from one generation to the next. The majority of the time, the new owner had no idea about the item. We recently had a new client bring a r…

We are very pleased that Naperville Magazine will feature The Persian Knot Gallery in its December 2021 issue. The magazine is the sister publication to the Chicago Magazine and focuses on lifestyle…

At The Persian Knot Gallery, We believe the rug should be the foundation and the centerpiece in a room's interior design plan. This places the rug as a piece of art, not unlike a fine painting o…

The Persian Knot Gallery was pleased to work with Tiffany Brooks Design Studio for the recently aired HGTV program Tiffany Brooks' HGTV "50K Three Ways". Tiffany Brooks' team had reviewed our extensiv…

We love our pets and they are part of the family, but sometimes our pets have an accident or decide to use the rug as the bathroom. If your pet has an accident on your rug, or you have food or drink…

The villages in Persia have traditionally been weaving small area rugs because of the space and other limitations. The village weaving is done usually by one person most likely the mother or daughter…

Why do you need a professional appraisal?There are mainly three reasons that you will need a professional appraisal for your rugs: Understanding what you ownIt is often that vintage or antique artisa…