| Keeping Rugs Beautiful |
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Taking proper care of your rug will prolong its life and appearance. Vacuum your rug regularly to remove loose soil, taking special care when vacuuming fringe and edges. Some throw rugs, especially for bathrooms, can be washed in your home laundry. Always comply with manufacturer’s recommended cleaning methods to prevent warranty invalidation and damage to your rug.
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| Kuba Rugs |
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Kuba also Quebah, Cuba, Guba etc....
Kuba was a Khanate of Persia (a Khanate is equivalent to a state or region in the old Persian system. Kaffel dates the transfer of Kuba to the Czarist Russians to 1806.
How old then is the city of Kuba? In Early Caucasian Rugs Charles Grant Ellis quotes the Encyclopedia of Islam that Kuba "did not exist until C, 1750. Early Caucasian Rugs page 10. I have . . .
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| Guide To Kazak Rugs |
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Qazax (Kazakh, Kazak, Kasak, Gazakh). The most used spelling today is Qazax but rug people use Kazak so I generally do as well.
Part of this project is a constant refinement based on adding in new information. Now as I try to define Kazak I have to turn to the geography and history of the region. When I speak of Kazak rugs I am referring to rugs from the old Kazak Khanate. Qazax is a city of ab . . .
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| Guide To Karabagh Rugs |
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Karabakh, Karabagh, Artsakh, Ngorno-Karabahk, etc.. A mountainous region that is a subject of dispute between Azerbaijan to the east and Armenia to the west. The area is mostly Armenian in the lowlands and Kurds in the Mountains but it is historically part of Azerbaijan.
The Czarist Russians began to solidify their hold as early as 1805 - 1820 but they did not truly control the region for many . . .
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| Guide To Gendge Rugs |
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Gendge (Gyandzha)
* Gyandzha, Azerbaijan also spelled Gäncä, GÄNJÄ, GANDZHA, GJANDZA, OR GYANDZHA
* Situated on the main highway and rail line to Georgia. The city, considered the country's literary center, is prettier than most Azerbaijani towns and retains a strong German influence in its architecture. The road from Baku to Ganca is one of the country's most scenic. 180 mi/290 km wes . . .
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| Guide To Dragon Rugs |
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Of all the carpets of the Caucasus the Dragon Carpets are perhaps the most magnificence. Dating from the 17th century to the early 19th century there exact origin is a subject of some dispute. Gennerally attributed to Karabagh or Shirvan they were at one point attributed to Kuba.
The Kuba attribution is muddied a bit. In Early Caucasian Rugs Charles Grant Ellis quotes the Encyclopedia of Islam t . . .
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| Guide To Chelaberd Kazak Rugs |
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One of the best known types of Kazaks are not really Kazaks at all.
These rugs the Chelaberd Kazaks are actually from Karabagh which is the region south and east of the Gendge/Kazak.
However there are a number of closely related rugs that are attributable to Kuba or Shusha and there are other especially older related examples that are not specifically attributable.
Hubel suggests that sin . . .
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| Guide to Bordjalou Rugs |
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This page is under extensive revision. I am now convinced that Bordjalu should be and can be divided by it's three historic provinces, Marneuli, Gardabani and Bolnisi. I will soon get around to revising this page. In the mean time enjoy the rugs and you can follow my new line of reasoning in The Daniels Collection Bordjalu Rugs
What is Borchali?
BRIEF HISTORY: The Sultanate of Borchali was . . .
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| What is an Akstafa rug? |
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A rather basic question but now that I have collected a few examples I started looking at how best to describe them. In particular I was looking at a magnificent example from J. C. Oliveira of Macau.The Oliveira Three Medallion Akstafa
Jorge wrote in reference to a magnificent Akstafa:
"There aren't many ‘Akstafa' rugs without the traditional large birds on the field. This is one of t . . .
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| Rug Padding |
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Tired of feeling your new area rug slip under your feet every time to step on it, or watching it pile up when kids or pets race across it?
A rug pad is a relatively inexpensive way to add years to the life of your new rug, and eliminate the aggravation of constantly having to rearrange your rugs!
Rug padding holds the rug firmly in place and provides a cushioning effect that absorbs traffic . . .
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| Braided Rugs |
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Nothing quite says American home like a braided rug.
The familiar multi-colored oval rugs have been around since the 1700s, and were originally created by American colonists who traded and stitched scraps of wool which were then braided into long strips and hooked together.
Today, braided rugs have lost none of their popularity. They are decorative, long-lasting and add both warmth and color . . .
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| Turkish Rugs |
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Turkish and Anatolian rugs and kilims are well known for their deep colors and their natural, animal and floral designs.
Here are a few things to look for when purchasing a Turkish rug:
# Machine or hand-woven (tufted).
# Density, measured in knots per square inch. This can range from 40-1,000, with costs rising along with the knot count.
# Natural or synthetic dyes. Natural dye is normally . . .
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| Oriental Rugs |
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Oriental rugs are an ancient craft that combines unique design, vibrant colors and plush fabrics to bring warmth and pizzazz to any space.
Historically, oriental rugs have been produced in Central Asian countries such as Turkey, Persia, Pakistan, Nepal, India, Afghanistan, China, the Caucasus and Turkestan. The term 'Oriental' encompass specific types of rug classifications including: Persian, . . .
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| Area rugs |
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Area rugs add warmth, colour and style to any room in the house - even those that are already outfitted with wall-to-wall carpet.
Rugs come in innumerable designs, are easy to maintain and can be moved or rearranged to suit your decorating tastes.
Shopping for rugs can be a challenge, though, because of the incredible variety of styles, sizes, shapes, materials and manufacturing methods invo . . .
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