What Is Abrash And Why Do Oriental Rugs Have It?
Hand knotted rugs possess certain inherent characteristics which aid in their uniqueness. Color variations in the field and or border, known as abrash, are a beautiful example of such a characteristic. The term abrash, from the Arabic word for mottled, is typically used to denote color changes or striations running horizontally across the face of a rug. These color changes will appear within the same color ie., a light blue field may have striations of darker blue. However, abrash can also refer to a more general variation of color throughout a certain field of color causing the area to have...
Read MoreWool Wonders and Woes Handled by an Oriental Rug Cleaner in Daytona
Wool Wonders and Woes Handled by an Oriental Rug Cleaner in Daytona Last updated 5 months ago In her About.com piece, Cheryl Simmons describes wool, one of the most common materials used for oriental rugs: “Wool is the most popular natural fiber used in carpeting. Natural fibers have many key differences from synthetic fibers, and so must be chosen with care. Generally speaking, wool carpet is more high maintenance than synthetics, as it is less stain resistant and requires more careful cleaning. Despite its drawbacks, wool has a good number of supporters....
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