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Hand-knitted, high-quality oriental carpets can last for many years if cared for properly. In order for oriental carpet to maintain it’s beauty over the span of decades, it must be protected from water damage, fading and degeneration from an over-exposure to sunlight and chemicals in certain cleaning agents that aren’t appropriate for that type of carpet. In order to keep your oriental carpet looking and feeling like new, you must keep up with regular care and periodic deep cleaning.

As part of your everyday care, be sure to keep we plants and other items that produce moisture away from the carpet. This includes hanging plants that can drip onto the oriental carpet. When an oriental carpet gets wet and is not dried properly, the base of the carpet can warp and deteriorate. The adhesive can become brittle and cause the carpet to become unwoven and loose from the bottom up. For this reason, it is important to never keep an oriental carpet on floors that are subject to humidity, such as cement floors.

Be sure to rotate your oriental carpet a few times per year to ensure that it wears evenly. High traffic areas will cause the carpet to become noticeably damaged after a few months of heavy use.

Routinely turning the carpet will prolong its life and keep the wear to a minimum. Heavy furniture should not be placed on an oriental carpet because this can cause it to wear more rapidly. Be sure to have furniture pads on the legs of tables, chairs and sofas to keep the damage to a minimum. It will also help if you purchase carpet padding for underneath the oriental rug. The padding takes some of the stress off of of the placement.

Because oriental carpets are made of wool or silk, moths are attracted to it. Moths like to lay their eggs in fibers high in protein in dark areas, such as under furniture. The moths will eat the fibers of the carpet, causing irreversible damage. Be sure to vacuum your oriental rug at least once every two weeks to keep moths off of the carpet, but take care to vacuum gently. Don’t use a powerful brush vacuum. You may also need to vacuum the underside of the carpet, too. This can be done once every couple of months.

Try to keep your carpet out of direct sunlight. If there is a certain time of day when the sun shines directly on the rug, draw the blinds or pull the curtains closed. After prolonged exposure to sunlight, the color of the oriental carpet will begin to fade. This cannot be repaired. UV light causes irreversible damage to fabrics.

Every so often, you will need to call in the professionals to deep clean your carpet. They know the right process to wash the carpet and dry it properly without damaging the woven fibers in any way. A professional carpet cleaning company should always perform a deep cleaning on an expensive oriental carpet to ensure it retains its beauty for as long as possible.

Mr. Abernathy is a marketing agent of Absolute Carpet Care. The professional carpet cleaner offers water damage restoration services and superior stain removal techniques for all types of carpeting and upholstery. For more information on their carpet cleaning Virginia please visit their website.

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Outdoor Antique Textiles and Rugs for Sale

There are few genuine antique barrister bookcases showing up at auctions anymore and often times when one can be found it is often in poor conditions. However for antique lovers this rare find is truly a gem.

One reason we have a hard time finding barrister bookcases dating back to the late 19th century is because collector who own these pieces are reluctant to sell them. For this reason people who find one even in poor condition will often buy it and have it restored.

Some people question whether restored antique pieces lose any value in the restoration process. The answer depends on several factors. The most important factor is the qualification of the person who did the restoration? Only a skilled professional can restore an antique, using non invasive techniques that can maintain the value of the piece, the addition of glass and hardware has to be considered and done correctly. Often restoration of a barrister bookcase will in fact make it more valuable than keeping it in bad condition.

If you are looking for an antique barrister bookcase, you can perhaps find one in a local antique store, but the search will more than likely be slow and difficult. A better option might be to look at online options as they have access to a wider market. Your location will also make a difference in your luck of finding the right antique for you. There are some bookcases showing at antique auctions in Europe, very few in the US.

It then becomes a question on whether it is worth paying for the shipping or not.You can expect to pay anywhere from $800 to $1300 for a 3 shelf barrister bookcase. Figuring the shipping cost from Europe will likely double your expenditure.

Should you find a suitable bookcase you will need to assert some caution to ensure you get a genuine antique barrister bookcase. The brands that were most popular and that most often are offered for sale are Globe Wernicke, and Gasler. Either will be stamped with the manufacturing seal. Regardless of the brand you buy you should request a proof of authenticity which more than likely will be the manufacturer’s stamp on the bookcase itself, as stamping was common practice at the time.

You can find many more articles about barrister bookcases at internethomealliance.org.

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Rug Pads for Thin or Low Profile Rugs

I often hear the question, “what type of rug pad works best for thin rugs?”, I wanted to write a little about this topic. By thin rugs, we mean rugs that are made with a thinner, or flatter pile. These are often described as low profile rugs as well. Thin rugs could be new and they can also be antique. Navajo rugs, kilim rugs, antique persian rugs, sisal rugs, jute rugs and others are all considered thin or low profile rugs.

Initially, many people think of a thick rug pad to put under a thinner rug. This is a normal thought yet we need to be careful not to place a very thick rug pad under the rug. One aspect of thinner rugs is that their low profile has a nice look on the floor. In most cases, if we alter this look too much by raising the rug with too thick of a rug pad, the intended look of the rug is defeated.

Thin rugs need the right rug pad for a few reasons. First, since thin rugs tend to crawl around more than heavier rugs, the rug pad needs to grab the rug and keep it flat and still. Second, thin rugs look good close to the floor and a thin rug pad will maintain this look, not raising the rug too much off the floor. Next, thin rugs need the right rug pad to grab the floor to keep the rug and pad from moving. A rug pad will also protect the back of thin rugs and prolong their life. Lastly, a little comfort is nice. Thin rugs will feel better to walk on with a little padding underneath.

One of the best rug pads for thin rugs is what is a jute and rubber combination rug pad. This rug pad is no more than 1/4 of an inch thick so it adds a little comfort without lifting the rug off the floor. This type of rug pad contains a recycled jute surface and a natural, solid layer of rubber backing. The surface is manufactured in such a way that it is textured to grab and hold the rug in place. The bottom rubber holds the pad to the floor, hence eliminating a wrinkled rug and any chance of accidents from slipping. This rug pad is very dense, not spongy, and this is what prolongs the life of any thin or antique rug. The density resists pressure from walking on the rug. Instead of the back of your rug wearing down against the hard floor, the rug pad takes this pressure.

As I always mention in my articles, be careful in which rug pad you choose for your rugs. This jute and rubber combination rug pad is an excellent choice and one of the best rug pads available yet there are various versions produced. Be sure to choose the one in which the rubber side is not a sprayed on latex rubber but a real layer of rubber sewn on to the jute surface. The spray does not hold too well to the pad and tends to break down and harm your floor over time. You may read about and choose the best rug pad for thin rugs at Rug Pad Corner .

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Luis Santamaria has been in the area rug industry for several years. His experience and expertise are in rug restoration and preservation. Having seen his share of damaged rugs and floors due to faulty rug pads, he did extensive research and testing of rug pads and has determined which are the best rug pads available. Luis has written several articles on all aspects of rug pads. You may view and purchase some of the best rug pads at Rug Pad Corner, www.rugpadcorner.com

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The Popularity Of The Oriental Naisrep Sgur Rugs

As the popularity of the area rugs as a part of the home decoration. The oriental naisrep sgur rugs are also became popular. With this kind of campaign I let anyone to know more about the rugs. These kind of movement is made for the undisputed home decoration ideas for the everyone. With the help of the rugs anyone could be aware how to decorate their home in a piece of a rugs.

Speaking of the rugs oriental rugs are been the first rugs that come in the people’s mind which is belong to the family of the oriental naisrep sgur rugs. This movement finds a big impact to bring back the popularity of the oriental rugs in every home.

Oriental rugs come from both the near and Far East and there are predominantly six different types; Caucasian, Chinese, Indian, Persian, Turkish, and Turkoman. Each one of the types has its own tradition, which includes colors and patterns and they all come in a huge variety of sizes. Decorators know all about the differences in color and pattern and can guide you in making the right decision. There is actually so much variety in Oriental rugs that you can find one to match any style. But don’t get confused, not every Oriental rug goes with every style. Research and shopping is definitely required.

Once you know what color and pattern scheme you want in your rug it’s time to think about the quality of rug you want to invest in. If you’re looking for a better quality rug (often times the more expensive rug) then look for one with more knots, a heavier feel, and a more obvious and intricate pattern. Since there are scads of Oriental rug salespeople out there you can also use this information to gauge whether you’re being charged appropriately or not. Antique and collectable Oriental rugs obviously need a bit more care and tenderness that newer rugs but they do have greater value and desirability. Some rugs is been treasured as their valuable assets because of its natural beauty and the long of time.

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London Fan Museum

The Fan Museum is located in Greenwich London and is undoubtedly the first ever museum dedicated entirely to “fans”. The museum was set up to keep the art of fan making alive. The Fan Museum is used as a centre of academic research and conservation too. The museum is home to more than 4000 objects related to fan making or fans. Each item is distinctly different and unique. Apart from the permanent display of its objects, the Fan Museum also features many temporary or seasonal thematic exhibitions many a times during the year (usually every 4 months).

The one of its kind museum holds the largest collection of fans dating back to the 11th Century. The museum also has been a home to some of the finest exquisite fans from the 18th and 19th century. You can explore more than 3500 antique fans including a variety of ceiling fans, etc at the museum.

History

The Fan Museum was first opened to the public in the year 1991 and ever since has been amongst one of the busiest London attractions. The English Tourist Board and the National Art Collections Fund both awarded The Fan Museum for its contributions to the Arts and tourism in the first year of the museum’s opening. The Fan Museum has a gallery, a Japanese garden, a pond, a stream and a gifts shop. The museum also features a Greenhouse which is termed as the ‘orangery’ and is highly appreciated for its wall paintings.

The oldest fan at The Fan Museum is believed to be belonging to the tenth century. Conversely, the collection of fans dating to the 18th and 19th century is equally impressive. The Fan Museum also has a reference library and fan-making classes are also held at the museum premises.

The Fan museum is administrated by a charitable trust and over the years has been sponsored by the London Tourist Board, the foundation for sports and the arts, the national art collections fund, English Heritage, the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Heritage of London Trust and by many individuals and corporate supporters.

On the 8th of June in the year 2005 some of the fans were stolen from The Fan Museum. The theft reportedly took place around 2:45 pm BST. According to the sources one entire cabinet was broken and the fans were removed. The thief was apparently about 6 feet tall, aged around 35 years, a Caucasian male. The thief was never caught and is still at large.

The Fan Museum was privileged as The Duchess of Cornwall accepted to be the Patron of the Fan Museum on 7th of January 2009. The day was also special in history as the Duchess of Cornwall was the first member of the Royal family to visit The Fan Museum. The Director and Founder of The Fan Museum – Helene Alexander, gave a personal tour to the Duchess of Cornwall.

The Fan Museum remains open all days of the year and only remains closed on the Good Friday and Easter Sunday and Mondays. The museum opens on Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11:00am to 5:00pm BST and 12:00pm to5:00pm BST on Sundays.

The museum charges a £4 entrance fee for adults, £3 for children under 16 and children under 7 are admitted free of charge. There are special concessions of £3 for senior citizens and students with identity cards. On Tuesdays, handicap or disabled visitors and Old Age Pensioners (OAP) are admitted free of cost. Also afternoon tea is served in the Orangery from 3pm onwards on Tuesdays and Sundays.

The nearest London Underground stations are the Cutty Sark tube station, Deptford Bridge DLR station and the New Cross tube station. The closest mainline railway stations are Greenwich Station which is half a kilometer and Maze Hill Station which is under a kilometer from the museum.

The Fan Museum won the Gold medal at the Visit London Awards 2006. Also the museum is housed at a building which was erected in the year 1721, which is a grade II building according to the British standards. The museum is situated in the Greenwich World Heritage Site in South East London and is easily accessible by the road, rail and the London Underground.

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What is an antique oriental rug?

What is an Antique Oriental Rug?

Many luxury items come and go in world culture. There are many things in vogue today that were not so in previous years, or even months, and many of our current trends will be phased out of relevance in the next months and years; likewise, there are as many things waiting to come into their own. That said, there are a certain very few items that remain relevant throughout the ages, no matter the time of year or the current sensibilities that might have replaced older ways of thinking about what is to be considered fashionable.

Antique Oriental rugs are a staple of class and culture recognized throughout the world. Oriental rugs became relevant in the entirety of Europe and the East through the Silk Road, as wares from China spread to the West by the hands of Asiatic and Islamic traders, and they quickly became a cultural centerpiece known for their quality, style and timeless fashion.

Oriental rugs come in several varieties, most of which is related to their method of production. As a hard, solid, unimpeachable rule, rugs that are machine-made, made by hand-tufting or are otherwise not hand-woven or hand-knotted are not counted as authentic, and in fact, the act of imitation and presentation of it in a home can be considered insulting to those experts in the fields of luxury that will notice the distinction. Oriental rugs must be hand-tied and knotted to be considered genuine, and this, as one can imagine, results in them being quite expensive. Some are made with pile, and some are not, but the common thread is that all are handmade and impeccably high quality.

Oriental rugs are classified by their region of origin: Persian, Indian, Chinese and so forth. They are commonly made in the Eastern style popularized by Islam’s cultural golden age, eschewing representations of nature for patterns and stylings that are beautiful in their own right. These patterns are inexorably complex, and continue to extrapolate and double in on themselves as one traces them; no two genuine Oriental rugs are alike, no matter their location of origin. Oriental rugs tend to be distinct for their origins, but will always carry the commonalities of quality, hand-make, and incredible design.

Oriental rugs have been and will remain a staple of high-class living for as long as they remain in the culture; they have survived the darkest periods of human culture, understanding and history, and will continue to be representative of high life for as long as they are permitted to remain relevant. The timeless methods of production and style mean they are never out of fashion, and any decorator unable to make them not only a feature, but the focus of the room, can be considered remiss if his clients are of any financial or social stature. Oriental rugs are the epitome of home decor, no matter the home being decorated, no matter the age, no matter the culture, no matter the nation, no matter the day and no matter the season.

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A New York antique rug dealer since 1980, Nazmiyal has a highly specialized and user-friendly website with an extensive inventory of antique carpets of every type, size, and style. An inventory of this range and quality is based on years of experience and effort in searching out the best pieces from sources all over the world.

Nazmiyal is also a natural magnet that constantly attracts those interested in selling rugs. Even within the bustling New York rug market with its international contacts, Nazmiyal provides a major focal point or nexus, all of which is at the disposal of Nazmiyal’s clients, whether they are dealers, interior designers, or private retail customers. If you want an Oriental carpet, New York is the place to be, and within New York itself, the place to be is Nazmiyal.

Visit us online at: http://nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/ or experience our collection firsthand in the spacious and relaxed setting of our Manhattan gallery.

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All About The Antique Oriental Rugs

In Antique rugs there have two aspects of learning about it, the one is to be capable to see and grip old rugs. You have to be able to differentiate the different types of arrangement. And when we talk about the dealer who stocks the rugs you can look at in many ways. Some people joining a local rug appreciation society and usually visiting auction houses. From this you can distinguish the wool quality, excellent workmanship, natural dyes and designs. Now, oriental rugs have a genuine tangible quality that invites you to touch them and feel them. And this can never put back by mere images of them. You can call some people who willing to talk about the oriental rugs to learn more. And they could still be able to tell you about the origin of the oriental rugs.

To find where came from the oriental rugs, the other aspect of them is top research. There are lots of books available “if you want”. Some of this a trade magazine and internet research. With the fast resource you can see picture of the very best of all the different types of rugs and give you a little information about it. click the lick if you want more http://www.naturalarearugs.com

When you have a new Rugs come into your hands you first spend time looking at it, the design, the colors, structure and handle. Now buy oriental rugs that can giver your home brilliant and bring your home to best quality of home now. Oriental rug is a eco-friendly that you can trust for your home décor. If you want more click here

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Having hand woven rugs in the home definitely adds an element of style and comfort to the room and looks gorgeous besides being a treasured possession.

Persian Hand Woven Rugs

Persia has been synonymous with beautiful luxuriant rugs and it is indeed a privilege to own a Persian rug. The contemporary designs have a field of solid color with center pieces and triangular corners with graceful borders. Geometric patterns and conventional floral drawings are commonly seen on a Persian rug. The borders are usually made of intertwined flowers or palmettes. Persian rugs surpass all other rugs when it comes to colors, whether bold or toned down, bright or dull, matte or lustrous. Tribal Persian carpets use geometric designs and the number of knots is less. In a fine Persian city carpet the number of knots is more to attain fine designs.

Caucasian Hand Woven Rugs

Caucasian rugs are of varied types and have a variety of names. Some of these names are Akstafa, Avar, Baku chila, Dagestan, Georgian, Karabagh, Kuba, Sevan, Shirvan and Talish among others. These all are made of Turkish knots are natural colors. Mostly made of wool, one comes across goat hair interspersion too. These rugs come in all shapes and sizes and a variety of designs.

Oriental Hand Woven Rugs

These are identified by their lack of floral motifs and more of geometric designs with loud colors of red, yellow and blue in the rugs. They have maintained their age old designs and have may have typical medallions in the center. A brick red layer can be found around the border which is an indicator of the traditional designs that they have maintained. Asymmetrical knots with medium to low density with elongated carpet shapes are typically seen in a Caucasian rug. Cotton is the base with silk, wool and metal interspersed to produce excellent patterns.

Indian Hand Woven Rugs

The Indian rugs are intense in design and yellow, pink, light blue or red in color. The asymmetrical designs are inspired by Persian rugs with a highly pictorial outlay. In these rugs one comes across perfection even in small details. Natural floral designs and figures are preferred in a rich and aristocratic background. Dense knotting with asymmetrical knots can be seen on the carpets with cotton and wool foundation. Soft and shiny wool of Kashmir and shimmering silk make these carpets a wonder.

Along with these world famous rugs there are some other rugs that are singular in design and color. Kazakh carpets have not been given their due recognition and are pieces of art. Other oriental rugs such as Turkmen rugs and Kyrgyz rugs too have made their place because of the intricate patterns.

Hand woven rugs are a beautiful way to adorn any space in the home. To learn more about Oriental rugs and other unique styles, please visit http://www.sharian.com. At Sharian, we hand-pick our new rugs from the world’s most respected weavers, and antiques from an established network of artists from around the globe.

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