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One tends to think of the oriental rug as a “Persian Rug”, but what does that mean in reference to the land of Iran or Persia? It is an ancient nation of towns and tribes, villages and cities. And rugs can be woven anywhere and most likely have been for centuries, if not millennia. There […]

Contrast makes life interesting. Current interior design trends are directed toward light, airy, uncomplicated spaces, with soft colored furniture and accessories. Many designers have chosen semi monochrome simple design rugs and carpets to go with this style. But there is another way to go. Think color, bold, striking, saturated color. Think Caucasian rugs, Armenian rugs,

CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN ANTIQUE RUGS Shirvan is a historical region situated in the northeastern side of the Caucasus, west coast of the Caspian Sea. At present Shirvan is both industrially and agriculturally developed region. Shirvan which is a part of modern Azerbaijan was populated by Azeri Turks and some Armenians who had expertise in dyeing and

KAZAK ANTIQUE RUGS AND CARPETS IN NEW YORK Kazak rugs came into existence in the 1780s. These gorgeous rugs were originated in the Caucasus. These were the prized possession. When it comes to weaving, Kazak rug is the most famous of the Caucasus.Some of the finest rugs were originated and developed in Southwest Caucasus, Armenia.

Authentic antique rugs and carpets are distinguished by excellent weaving and unique colors such as burnt orange, yellow, aubergine, light blue, apricot and green. Interior designers are always looking for the best rug or carpet to appeal to their clients. Hagop Manoyan’s antique rugs have various colors and design options. Whether you are looking for

Not every work of art is a painting on the wall.The good quality antique oriental rug is the most important artistic creation of a wide cultural milieu reaching from Morocco to Central Asia.For centuries art on the floor has taken the pride of place in many societies. Each quality antique rug contains designs, techniques, colors

Now you own an antique oriental rug.How do you keep it looking good?First of all,regularly vacuum,but be careful of the ends and sides especially the fringes and the side cords.Have it professionally cleaned every year or two,depending on the traffic.Rotate your rugs.Turn them around,or every six months in service,in storage for six months and replace

 The Pazyryk Rug The Pazyryk Rug is considered to be one of the oldest in the world. It is fairly big and measures 183 x 200 cms. The knot density is close to 360,000 knots per square meter. The carpets we use these days usually have a much lower density compared to this. It is

There are more than a few antique rug dealers in New York but not all of them are the same. If you’re looking for a dealer who has a wealth of experience, knows the details of the rugs in the collection and can answer your questions about the history as well as the care of

Let’s face it, there are many different kinds of rugs available on the market today but not all of these rugs are created equal. So when you see rugs like Afshar rugs, Qashqai rugs, Khamseh rugs, Luri rugs and other South Persian rugs in an exclusive collection like the one at Hagop Manoyan, you know there’s