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Soft color for Spring Pinks and pastels top the list of our most recent finds#whyknot

Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks First things first! Vacuum or sweep dirt, debris and dust from your rug on BOTH front and back. Always vacuum in the direction of the fibers and be sure to raise the beater bar to prevent any damage. Be mindful of the material of your rug. Is it will, silk, jute or cotton?If dealing with wool, use cool water with mild detergent (woolite or dish detergent) and a sponge going in the direction of the nap should do the trick! Jute and seagrass’ trick would be to dry the liquid as quickly as possible as...

March Madness PAO styleFollow our brackets & learn a little about rugs Round 1North West Persian Serapi Vs. Heriz Serapi Woven in the late 19th century with a finer weave and more stylized motifs & patterns. Heriz Woven post 1920 with a coarser weave and a more intricate geometric design. Round 2North Central Persian Sultanabad Vs. Mahal Sultanabad Woven in the late 19th century. Sultanabad rugs are mainly floral with all over motifs, a finer weave and a red weft. The shade green is distinctive in these type of rugs. Mahal Mahal rugs are woven post 1920 with a coarser...

Admiring Ukraine bravery & their craft Embroidery is an ancient and symbolic tradition in Ukraine. Once an everyday art in common peoples lives, embroidery has become more of a craft industry since the 19th century. The stitches have hidden meaning (some dating from the 5th century with Pagan roots) with floral, geometric or zoomorphic motifs. Flowers, branches and leaves reflect the beauty, purity and prosperity of the family. Geometric patterns relate to symbols of nature as well. Stars (universe), Triangle ( Holy Trinity and Christian values), Cross (Defense against evil spirits) and Rhombus (fertility). Zoomorphic motifs are rarely found on...

Luck of the IrishAll Green Everything, Rugs and Beyond!