Apr/110
Gabbeh, Persian rugs, San Francisco Bay Area gallery, Paradise Oriental Rugs
www.paradiseorientalrugs.com A colorful collection of one-of-a-kind gorgeous Gabbehs from Iran. Detailed view of each piece, with descriptions. Just a few of the beautiful rugs at my gallery, Paradise Oriental Rugs, inc., in Sebastopol, CA. 707-823-3355 Penny Krieger, owner
Jul/1010
RichardRothstein.com Oriental Rugs Part I
Highlights of the production of our museum-quality Oriental rugs, Persian rugs, and Caucasian rugs — including custom Oriental rugs from Richard Rothstein & Co. — www.RichardRothstein.com Scenes include weaving, dyeing (all-natural dyes), following of the cartoon (rug plot/graph), setting…
Feb/102
Rugs Direct Not Direct Buy Question About Oriental Rugs?
Rugs Direct is not the same company as Direct Buy. Has anyone ordered a rug from them? I looked up customer complaints and all I got was the top 500 Companies for good Internet Service and they were one of them. But I’m still afraid to purchase an area rug from them.
Dec/092
What Is The Best Type Of Pad To Put Between An Oriental Carpet And A Parquet Floor?
My carpets are low pile. I need a non-skid underlay, but not something that will disintegrate with age. How much smaller than the carpet should the underlay be cut?
Aug/0910
How Do I Get My Cat To Stop Clawing My Oriental Rugs?
I bought my cat a scratching post in hopes that she would use it rather than my lovely Oriental rugs, but I still catch her sharpening her claws on them. I have rubbed her paws on the scratching post and petted her afterwards, but that isn’t encouraging her to use it. I can’t keep an eye on her 24/7 because I work.
Declawing is out of the question because it’s cruel.
Aug/0911
Oriental Carpet Design: A Guide to Traditional Motifs, Patterns and Symbols
“One of the most useful books to cover the whole of the field…Mr. Ford is to be congratulated on having produced a work that should stand the test of time.”Carpet Review WeeklyIn this comprehensive survey, P. R. J. Ford shows readers how to recognize the different structural and design features of oriental rugs and carpets. The designs are grouped according to their essential characteristics. This approach illuminates the cultural background of each, revealing at once the similari…
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