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Rug Weaving: How Long Does It Take To Weave A Rug?

Before you begin weaving your own Oriental rug, consider this. Rug weaving is an art. A skilled weaver in India can tie about 6,000 knots per day. Thus the time for one person to knot a 9′ x 12′ rug in several common qualities works out like this: (Note that usually more than one person works at a time on rugs from about 4′ x 6′ and larger. To get the actual weaving time for a carpet, you’d need to divide the “Time required” shown here by the number of weavers working simultaneously on the rug).  Quality Knots/sq.in. Knots/sq.ft. Days/sq.ft. Knots in a 9′ x 12′ Carpet Time required to knot a...

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Rug Fading Can Happen. Be Careful!

Oriental rugs are beautiful but they are not cheap. If you own one of these expensive beauties, it is advisable to put a few measures in place. Measures that will help extend the life of your rug and keep rug fading to a minimum. The first thing to keep in mind is that ultraviolet light is the real cause of fading. The other parts of the light spectrum don’t really damage your rug. Limiting the rug’s exposure to UV is key. There are a few things you can do which will make a difference. For example, if you have sunlight coming into the room at certain angles, only the few sections of the rug...

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8 Tips To Tackle Spring Cleaning [Infographic]

First of all, spring cleaning does not have to be an afterthought.  In addition and although it is hard to believe, Spring is headed this way!  Therefore, get yourself ready for warm weather by remembering what spring is all about — with its bare pavement, blooming trees, blue skies, open windows letting the air into your home and bare feet.  Don’t let a musty house spoil it.  Give all your home’s trouble spots like your rugs, carpets, upholstery, tile & grout, hardwood floors and more a quick refresh with these pro tips highlighted by Heirloom Oriental Rug Cleaning in...

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