Do Oriental rugs hold their value?

All oriental rugs appreciate in value. Most post-World War II rugs do not appreciate in value, nor will most rugs purchased new today appreciate in value. Consumers most likely paid more for some rugs in the 60’s and 70’s than they are worth today.

How often should you clean Oriental rugs?

every 1-3 years
Rug Cleaning professionals recommend cleaning your rugs every 1-3 years depending on traffic and soiling. For your investment grade rugs, antiques, and really all wool products, it is best to have the rugs professionally washed- this is a much deeper clean than a topical clean that we can perform in your home.

Can you still call it an Oriental rug?

But another bill that caught our attention strikes the term Oriental from all state documents, one referring to people of Asian or Pacific islander heritage. It might still be appropriate to describe a rug, but the term has long been considered offensive when talking about people from Asia.

Should you put a pad under an oriental rug?

Placing under pads under your oriental rug is strongly recommended for several reasons. The most important reason is that it helps to increase the life of your expensive rug by protecting it from wear and tear.

What is the difference between a Persian and Oriental rug?

These are the customers we love to discuss anything that has to do with rugs; such as knot counts and motifs. So the simple answer is that Persian rugs are Oriental rugs. Oriental rugs simply refer to rugs made in oriental countries. Persian rugs are made in Iran and Iran is an oriental country.

What are oriental rugs called now?

Since many of these countries lie in an area which today is referred to as the Islamic world, oriental rugs are often also called “Islamic Carpets”, and the term “oriental rug” is used mainly for convenience. The carpets from Iran are known as “Persian Carpets”.