Authentic oriental and persian rugs are incredible treasures. There has been an increase in demand for the rugs in recent years, as homeowners like the look and feel of the rugs on hardwood floors.
If you own one of these treasures, do you know how to take care of it? A lot of people need persian area rug cleaning in New York City. They use The Golden Horn to clean rugs. The family-owned business has been around for many years. The family was in the rug business, in Turkey, before coming to the U.S.
Oriental and Persian are often used to label the same rugs. However, there is a big difference in the two styles. Persian rugs are only made in Iran. Iran, which was formerly Persia, makes more rugs than any other country. Other oriental rugs are made in Turkey, Tibet, Pakistan, Nepal, India and Russia. Rug weaving began in Persia more than 2500 years ago.
These rugs are handmade to last for generations. Experts say a fine oriental rug can last for two hundred years. Rug artisans hand wash fine rugs with a special shampoo. No chemicals are ever used. Chemicals can affect the wool or the dye colors. Rugs can be vacuumed or swept to remove loose dirt.
A lot of work goes into repairing, or restoring, one of these rugs. Frayed edges are rewoven, and dead pile is removed. Craftsman reweave the worn areas, and reptile the carpet. The businesses keeps a treasure trove of antique textiles. They use wool from the textiles to repair the rugs. They try to match the exact texture and color of the rug. If necessary, the craftsmen dye the wool to match the carpet. They make their own dye from plants and minerals. The craftsmen shear off any excess wool from the rug. And, finally the rug is pressed with a heavy iron.
Heavy foot traffic and moths do the most damage to antique rugs. The craftsmen use ancient methods to moth-proof the rugs. It costs a lot of money to buy an authentic rug today. If your family owns one of these treasures, please take care of it.
