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  • Moth damage to Oriental rugs
    Moths are attracted to places which are dark, undisturbed and damp. They lay eggs in protein based fibres, i.e. wool, silk and fur. The eggs are small and translucent and difficult to see.
    Posted: 2010-04-26
    Category: Home Improvement
  • What is special about natural dyes and hand spun wool?
    Research into the chemistry of these dyes has shown that in the case of reds from the Madder root these is a cocktail of at least 40 active pigments present in varying degrees.
    Posted: 2010-04-26
    Category: Home Improvement
  • What to look out for when buying Oriental Rugs on Holiday?
    With regard to price generally speaking you pay pretty close or even more for the rug abroad than you would in the UK. However many rugs bought abroad are of a lower quality and would not reach the shops back home.
    Posted: 2010-04-26
    Category: Home Improvement
  • What is possible in repairing an Oriental Carpet?
    The skill comes in assessing the best procedures depends many factors such as the amount of use the carpet will have and its current condition. Skill is also needed in selecting the right materials to reproduce the character of the original weave.
    Posted: 2010-04-26
    Category: Home Improvement
  • How do I learn about Antique Oriental rugs?
    There are two aspects of learning about Antique Oriental rugs, first it to be able to see and handle old rugs. You have to be able to distinguish different types of structures, colour palettes and “handle”
    Posted: 2009-10-23
    Category: Home Improvement
  • What to do if your oriental rugs are in a flood?
    Just because your oriental rug has become very wet does not necessarily mean that it is damaged. Often when they are professionally cleaned they use water based soaps.
    Posted: 2009-10-08
    Category: Home Improvement
  • What can I do with an Oriental carpet or rug that is beyond repair?
    If you have a carpet that is beyond repair please read the following article to get a new carpet by repairing the same old rugs
    Posted: 2009-09-24
    Category: Home Improvement
  • Antique Rugs vs. New Rugs - What is the Difference?
    Why are old rugs more expensive than new ones? Please read the article for detail.
    Posted: 2009-09-24
    Category: Small Business