Rug Weave Density: What Knots Per Square Inch Mean
What weave density and knots per square inch mean, how to count knots on the back of a rug, and why higher is not always better.
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How to Choose a Rug: Size Guide for Every Room
Simple size rules for the living room, dining room, bedroom and hallway, standard rug sizes, and how to pick material and colour.
Types of Persian Rugs: A Guide to the Main Styles and Regions
A plain guide to the main Persian rug types by region, how to recognise them, and the related Oriental styles from Afghanistan, Turkey and Pakistan.
How to Value a Persian Rug: 8 Things That Decide the Price
Origin, knot density, materials, dyes, age, condition, size and design: what each one means for the value of a Persian or Oriental rug.
Second-Hand and Refurbished Persian Rugs: What to Check Before You Buy
Why a pre-owned Persian rug is often the best value, what refurbished means, and seven checks to make before you buy.
Handmade vs Machine-Made Rugs: How to Tell the Difference
How hand-knotted, hand-tufted and machine-made rugs are made, how to tell them apart in a minute, and which one suits your home and budget.
