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How Old is My Kilim Rug?

How Old is My Kilim Rug?

One of the best things about buying a one of a kind kilim rug is that age is likely to retain and in some cases, increase their value over time. This is something that is untrue for almost any other purchase for the home! Age however will not make up for a poorly designed, dyed and woven kilim—a poor quality rug which is 100 years...

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The Kars Wool Market

The Kars Wool Market

Above is a pic of a most fascinating experience: the Wool Market in Kars, Eastern Turkey. Being a sheep-farmer's daughter, I was captivated by it all. Since wool is the primary ingredient of hand-made rugs, I thought it proper to start at the start! Only natural fibers are used to make handmade rugs. Wool is soft, durable, easy to work with, relatively cheap and dyes...

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How to Stop Your Rug From Slipping

How to Stop Your Rug From Slipping

It is very easy if you have the correct underlay. A new product just released called GILTGRIP® Rug Grip does a great job and I stock it. This replaces the sticky blue underlay that many of you will be familiar with. Properly installed, it is guaranteed not to mark, stain, oxidize or discolour, finished and maintained floors and carpeting Works on carpetingThe white side will...

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