Basic Rug Care - Moth & Water Damage - Proper Storage - Why Rotate - Cleaning - Physical Damage
Hand Knotted Rugs will survive in good condition and give remarkably long service with proper care and treatment. While preventing damage is typically of greater concern for high-end hand knotted rugs, than for their less expensive Machine Woven counterparts, all rugs containing wool face the same enemies; moths and dampness.

Avoiding Moth Damage
Every home is susceptible to the ravages of moths, no matter how clean the home. Moths and their larvae thrive in dark undisturbed areas where your rug may get little traffic. Moth damage is best kept at bay by... Read More

Preventing Water Damage
Dampness results more often than not from over watering house plants placed directly on the carpet. A simple solution is to raise the planter allowing you to see under its base and allow for ventilation... Read More

Why Rotate My Rug?
Rotating your rug frequently serves to equalize the effect of sun, traffic, and exposes the rug to more uniform wear. Use window shades, shutters, or heavy curtains on bright days, to reduce the impact and minimize the risk of sun damage.. Read More

Proper Storage
If your rug must be stored for more than a few months it should be thoroughly cleaned, mothproofed, and wrapped in tough protective synthetic paper like ... Read More

Cleaning Your Rugs
Your high end hand-knotted rugs have a natural nap. You want to try to avoid vacuuming against the nap (the direction of the nap can easily be determined by running the hand across the pile from fringe to... Read More

Repairing Physical Damage
If any physical damage is sustained such as cuts or burns, the damage should be dealt with as soon as possible by a competent person. These types of lesions can get worse very quickly. Read More