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Find us in Cover Magazine!
Cover Magazine is the preeminent contemporary rug magazine. We are thrilled to be featured in the autumn issue! In our profile written by Katie Loux, Reza discusses the process of translating works of art into rugs. Whether they are the monoprints of Albert Paley, the...
The Oldest Rug Ever Found Could Be A Conversation Piece For Your Home!
The oldest pile rug ever found was excavated in 1948 from a site in the Pazyryk Valley in modern-day Siberia. It was discovered frozen in the permafrost in the tomb of the Prince of Altai. Radiocarbon dating revealed that the rug was made in the 5th century BCE,...
House and Garden – View Our Art Rugs Featured in House and Garden
Find us in House & Garden Magazine and online at H&G Shops: Inside and Out! The Oriental Rug Mart and our exclusive line of Art Rugs can be found in print and online in the May publication of the House & Garden magazine. Albert Paley's beautiful print...
Exciting News!! Online Ordering Now Available!
Online Ordering Now Available! At the Oriental Rug Mart we strive to provide our customers with the best service possible. To us this includes welcoming you at the door, listening and understanding your needs, and providing you with our knowledge and fair-market...
Rug Stains – Rug Cleaning Techniques for those Small, Everyday Accidents
Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, accidents happen and you might need some help cleaning red wine, pet accidents, or any other liquid-based stain out of your rugs. Oriental Rug Mart offers professional cleaning and repair services,...
Tibetan Rugs – A Unique Weave
As with many rug weaving traditions throughout the world, Tibetan rug making began as a purely utilitarian craft, providing softness and insulation in the often very cold and hard Himalayas. The artistic designs that worked their way into these rugs began with...
Navajo Rugs – A Brief History of the Weaving Traditions of the Southwestern United States
Navajo Rugs The weaving traditions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico predate the European colonization of either, and begin with the Puebloans, a settled American Indian civilization famous for their villages carved in the sides of cliffs (or other...
Mamluk Rugs – Intricate & Historical Conversation Pieces
Mamluk Rugs For a rug which is at least as interesting to explore as it is to experience, look no further than the dazzlingly intricate Mamluk rugs, with enough history to serve as a conversation piece as much as art for your floors. Mamluk rugs are originally of...
William Morris – Design with a Clearness of Form and Firmness of Structure
William Morris (24 March 1834 – 3 October 1896) was a British textile designer, poet, novelist, translator and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement. Morris is recognized as one of the most significant cultural figures of Victorian...
Hamadan Rugs – Classic Tradition
Like other cities in the western part of Iran. Due to the sheer number of villages in the province of Hamadan and the area’s ethnic diversity, many unique designs are featured in these regional rugs. Hamadan rugs are closely related to those produced in the...
