From Our Clearance Section: Kashan

The Kashan carpet originates in a town of the same name located in the western portion of central Iran. It was a lonely treeless area where the inhabitants found their artistic outlet in carpet weaving and other fine textile production. As the industry developed the quality and fame of the Kashan carpet grew. The design and artistry of the carpet is of a very high standard and it remains today as one of the truly great and classic weaves. Woven in either an all-over design or with a central medallion and corner design, the Kashan carpet is beautifully balanced and graceful. In soft earthtones or richly colored in deep reds and blues, the pallet of colors work in beautiful harmony with the design.

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Have You Turned Your Rug This Year?

Happy Fall! We can't believe September is over and October is here. Crazy how fast time flies.

The arrival of a new season is the perfect time to do one of the most important, and easiest things, you can do for your rug - turning your rug. It's a simple task, but the extra TLC will go a long way to protect the quality and longevity of your rug.

A simple turn and you're done for the year. If your rug experiences heavy traffic, we recommend turning your rug every 6 months.

We know this is hard to remember to do every year, so set a calendar reminder. Schedule a reminder for once a year or for every 6 months, and then have the event repeat every year. Just remember to add an end date (trust us, your computer/phone like end dates). You won't have to think about it for a very long time and your rug will appreciate the extra effort.

For more tips on how to care for your rug, check out our other blog post - Caring For Your Rug: Helpful Tips. 

Design Elements Within Rugs

Oriental rugs by nature are patterned rugs with one or more of the following elements:

Border - A series of bands running around the perimeter of rug with repeated motifs.

Ground or Field - An expanse of rug within the Border.

Medallion - A large central design that is different from the field of the carpet, or, a smaller design that is repeated evenly throughout the field.

Corners - A design in the four corners of the field that resembles portions of the Medallion.

All Over - A curvilinear design that covers the field.

Repeated Pattern - A number of motifs with in the Border, repeated, covering the field.

Asymmetrical or Directional - A clear top and bottom to the design, often pointed or arched at the top, often used in prayer.

Symmetrical - An All Over design, with or without a Medallion, that is the same from either end or edge.

Open Field - A large area of color within the Border, often with central Medallion.

Designs usually fall into two categories, geometric or angular designs that use more straight lines and angles to form the pattern (i.e. "rural rugs" like Kazak and Heriz) and the intricate patterns that are curvilinear with floral motifs and interwoven branches (i.e. "city rugs"