They are made from Natures bounty; lamb wool, silk, goat or possibly camel hair.

 The wool is dyed with vegetable and plant dyes. They are woven by nimble fingers on a loom.They are organic and contain no chemicals.

 Oriental Carpets are Fine Art for the floor.  They are unlimited in design since design is fueled by imagination. 
 
They become heirlooms, cherished, not thrown away.

    Oriental rugs can sell from under $100 to well over $200,000 depending on size, age, condition, beauty, quality of materials and quality of workmanship. They increase in value as they age.

If you are thinking of using rugs as an investment as well as for beauty it would be a good idea to spend $50-$75 on a good rug book, before even looking at carpets.

    What do you do with your valuables?
         You take care of them.

Why not the same for your fine Oriental Rugs?
They are an expensive investment that can last for generations.
The more you take care of them, the better they look and the longer they last.

   Here are a few simple and general tips for care and maintenance. For complex questions please contact  Joe or Cathy  by phone or email.
Email

 Phone -727-302-1584

                                                     RUG TIPS

1.)    Rotate your rug every 6 -12 months, depending on foot traffic, to insure even wear.

2.)    Do not allow the rug to be directly exposed to direct sunlight. This will cause the colors to fade over time. Use curtains or appropriate window covering.

3.)    When vacuuming. Look at your vacuum. If the vaccuum has a roller bar, which direction does it spin? You want to vacuum with direction that the wool lays. Run your hand on the rug fringe to fringe. You will feel when you run your hand one way is rough and when you run your hand the other way it feels smooth (like when you pet an animal). You want to use your vacuum like a hair brush, make it smooth. This will enhance the design in your rug over time .Also be careful of fringes. Fringes will get caught in the vacuum and eventually will cause the rug to come apart.
 If you have long annoying fringes -Cut them off!

4.)    When something is spilled or dropped act fast before it sets in and is absorbed. Scoop up as much as possible then use towels or cloths to absorb as much of the liquid as possible. Remember to work in the direction the wool wants to lay. Do not work in circles as that will only grind the mess deeper into the carpet.

5.)    Apply luke warm water to the stain and blot repeatedly until the stain is removed. You may use shampoo, vinegar or degreaser if the stain is oily.

6.)    If the stain is solid like gum, use a spoon to remove and follow step d below.

                                          Stain Treatment Table

a.)    Chewing Gum - Freeze using ice, break off gum, vacuum, warm water and soap.

b.)   Wine-Talcum powder then warm water & soap or dilute with white wine, blot, rinse, blot again and dry.

c.)    Alcohol-Soap and warm water. You may want to put a little hair conditioner in the last rinse to add back in the moisture that the alcohol took out.

d.)    Butter- Dry cleaning solvent then soap and water. A degreaser may also work.

e.)    Urine- Soap and water, then white vinegar mixed with water (1:3). Hair conditioner in last rinse to restore moisture.

f.)      Blood- Warm soap and water.cleaning.Cold Rinse.   

g.)     Vomit-Warm water and soap then dry cleaning solvent.

                             We will provide expert answers to all your rug questions.

                                If your rug is damaged let us help you restore it.

 Take pictures of your rugs and put them in a safe place. Having other information such as size, origin and value may help in the case of theft, fire or other situations.*

               *We offer  Insurance Replacement Appraisals with Rug Purchase..Free.