Would you like to know more about the old rug you picked up at the local flea market? Do you have an area rug that has been passed down in your family, and you’d like to know what kind it is or some historical information on this textile?  Or perhaps you’d like to know the value of a rug you currently own out of curiosity or for insurance purposes. The following data points will provide insight into how a professional appraiser values your Oriental, Persian, Turkish, or other hand-knotted rugs. Condition The most highly emphasized consideration when it comes to determining the value of a hand-knotted Oriental or Persian rug is its condition relative to its age. The older a rug is, the better condition it is in, and its [...]

Oriental Rug Salon is an established rug cleaning company right here in SW Florida certified by the International Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI).  We specialize in the traditional hand cleaning of Persian, Turkish, Oriental, Kilim, and all other wool and silk carpets, rugs, and runners from around the world. Our specialist hand washing service brings back your rugs vibrant colors and enhances natural vegetable dyes, allowing rugs to feel soft and luxurious once again. By carefully washing wool and silk textiles using gentle shampoos and pH-controlled rinses, we can preserve the natural oils while restoring luster and softness. Oriental Rug Salon has extensive experience in handwashing rugs of every style and age. Each rug we wash is individually inspected for fragility and condition before washing, and we always perform a [...]

A hand-knotted Oriental or Persian rug is a work of art and deserves special care if it is to last for many generations. With regular maintenance, you can preserve the vibrancy of the natural dyes, the suppleness of the wool, and the integrity of the hand-tied knots for future generations to enjoy. When caring for your cherished area rug, a program of professional care is essential to guard against the effects of improper vacuuming, moths, sunlight, spills, pet issues, and foot traffic. And to maintain the beauty and value of your rug, it is vital to replenish cleanliness and suppleness regularly. With expert care, your masterpiece can be appreciated for decades to come. At Oriental Rug Salon, our expert care does not end with our thoroughly exhaustive hand-washing regimen. Before [...]

Annually, Oriental Rug Salon performs hundreds of appraisals and valuations for clients nationwide. Most appraisals are from rug owners who simply want to know more about their rug such as its country of origin, the region it was woven, its age, history, design, and its current market and replacement value. Over time, some rugs may appreciate in value, and an appraisal will help prove your rugs worth in the event of a loss. Rug appraisals and valuations can provide evidence of value for insurance claims and estate purposes.  An appraisal certificate helps all parties in a more smooth and transparent resolution. Oriental Rug Salon works with all major insurance carriers, banks, Oriental retailers, rug collectors, private individuals, and auction houses  We can provide inspections reports for individuals and restoration companies [...]

How To Identify A Kilim Rug Kilims rugs are flat rugs that have no pile; they originate from different parts of the world, including Iran,  Pakistan, Turkey, and eastern European countries. Kilims are unique types of rugs because of their history, varied usage, and long tradition. Traditional kilims are made using only natural fibers: wool, cotton, silk, hair. Because kilims have no pile, they require less labor and materials to produce. In addition to that, a flat weave rug is also more affordable compared to hand-knotted rugs. Its unique texture feels relaxing when walking on it barefoot, while its practical uses include being lightweight and can be easily moved in and out of an area or stored away when not in use. Maintenance is also not a problem because there [...]

Take a look down there, below your feet. There may be an Oriental rug, finely hand-woven, perhaps 100 years old. It may be a treasured heirloom, or an expensive purchase worth tens, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Yet you lay it on the floor and walk on it day in and day out. The children spill juice on it, the dog has accidents on it, and the cats claw it when nobody is around. You can't kill a good Oriental rug. Not that people haven't tried. Rug owners water their plants, something leaks and the rug rots, or perhaps a rug is stored in a damp or humid garage where moths and mildew got to it, according to a Source. Recently someone brought us a rug that was [...]

When purchasing a genuine Persian or Oriental rug, your salesman may point out a 'kilim' rug which looks like a flat tapestry-woven carpet or rug. Kilim rugs are produced from the Balkans to Pakistan and have been found to date back to the fourth or fifth century. Kilim rugs are often referred to by rug and carpet retailers as 'oriental rugs,' but they belong in their own category. A genuine kilim is a rug that is hand-woven using a unique weaving technique that renders the finished rug as a low pile, flatweave rug.  Including the foundation, or warps and wefts, Kilims are often 100% wool. Unlike other Oriental or Persian rugs, Kilims do not have a pile.  Due to their low profile construction, they are reversible from both front to [...]

Oriental Rug Salon is experienced and certified in the restoration, cleaning, and repair of all Oriental, Turkish, Persian, wool, silk, and antique area rugs.  Experienced-certified professionals perform our cleaning efforts, and we are proud to be the “cleaner of choice” to many rug collectors, restoration companies, floor covering contractors, appraisers, and rug owners who simply cherish their area rugs. Our cleaning process begins with a Carpet Cleaner thoroughly inspecting and performing a twenty-four-hour dye migration test, followed, where appropriate, with a full submersion wet clean, using soft brushes and pH balanced soaps and rinsing agents. Our cleaning process takes approximately one week and provides phenomenal results.  Unlike automated batch washing cleaning plants where rugs are placed in a large washtub, each rug trusted to Oriental Rug Salon, is washed individually where [...]

Click on the link below to watch a video on how Persian rugs are made. https://orientalrugsalon.com/how-persian-wool-rugs-are-made/ A Persian rug is a work of art that can explain the heritage of the region where woven and is primarily produced in Iran and other Islamic rug-making countries in the "rug belt." Rug weaving is an essential part of the Persian and Islamic culture and art and allows these regions a source of income.  Often people question why "Oriental rugs cost so much."  The simple answer is a typical 8X10 hand-knotted area rug can take eight months or more to produce depending on the knot count.  There is a lot of labor and love that goes into each rug. "Oriental rugs" are produced by the countries of the "rug belt," which stretches from [...]

Specialists in Oriental Rug Cleaning, Repairs, and Restoration At Oriental Rug Salon, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and only employ highly skilled and experienced craftspeople. Our Oriental rug restoration team cleans each rug by hand and irrespective of size and value, all area rugs are handled with the same level of skill and professionalism using only the best quality cleaning products and materials. A photographic record is made of the rug on arrival to our shop, highlighting areas that require attention such as color restoration, moth damage, edges, stoppers, pet urine issues, etc. giving us and our client a record of the rug prior to the commencement of work. Upon the area rugs cleaning or repair, we photograph the rug again so that we hold a [...]