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Kork, Silk and Viscose: Reading Carpet Materials Honestly

What kork wool really is, why viscose and bamboo silk are not silk, and how to read a carpet's material description properly before you buy.

How a Hand-Knotted Persian Carpet Is Woven: Persian vs Turkish Knot

From dyed yarn to finished pile: how a hand-knotted carpet is made, what a naqsh and a vagireh are, and the real difference between the Persian (asymmetrical) and Turkish (symmetrical) knot.

How to Care for a Persian Carpet, and What to Do After a Spill

How to vacuum, rotate and protect a handmade carpet from sun and damp, why household carpet shampoos should never be used, and the right first response to a spill.

Persian Carpet Repair and Restoration: Fringe, Edges and Rafou

What rafou (carpet repair and restoration) covers, the signs that a carpet needs attention, why leather is fitted to some carpet edges, and how a professional repair should be assessed, quoted and ...

What a Carpet Certificate of Authenticity Should Tell You

What belongs on a handmade carpet's certificate of authenticity, how to read each field, and how the GS1 product identifier and NFC cover on an Azimzadeh certificate work.

Ordering a Custom-Made Persian Carpet: How the Process Works

How a custom-made Persian carpet is ordered: agreeing the design and exact dimensions, approving the artwork, choosing materials, woven samples, colour expectations, production updates and the fina...

Machine-Made Carpets: Sizes, Shapes, Shaneh and Fibres Explained

A buyer's guide to machine-made carpets: what shaneh means, the standard sizes, round rugs and runners, cutting a carpet to size, and how to read the fibre label.

How to Decorate Your Home with Handmade Rugs

Simple tips for decorating your home with handmade rugs, from choosing the right size and color to creating a warm, elegant interior.