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Guide to Antique Rugs, Oriental Rugs and Persian Carpets

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After twenty seven years in the business of buying and selling rugs and carpets, Nazmiyal is committed to the principle that the best customer is an informed customer. In keeping with this we have developed an online guide to rugs and carpets that strives to put a wealth of information at the disposal of our clients. Whether you are a designer, a collector,  or a private client looking to furnish your home, the guide can supply you with a range of information that will facilitate your quest for the right rug and your ability to judge its quality and value for yourself.

 

1. History of the Oriental Rug / Carpet

A brief overview of the origin and development of rugs
and carpets from the earliest times to the present.

 

 


A guide to techniques of wool processing and weaving
basic to rug production.

 

 


3. Criteria for Buying Rugs / Carpets

Considerations of style, quality, age and price before
beginning to look for a rug.

 

 


4. All the Questions You May Have

The most frequently asked questions and concerns
that rug-buyers have

 

 


5. Rugs & Carpets Grouped by Design & Style

A survey of the various designs and styles of Oriental
rug production.

 

 


6. How to Maintain Your Rugs / Carpets

Useful advice of the care, cleaning, and protection of your rugs.

 

 


7. Collectors Guide to Rugs / Carpets

An introduction to collecting antique and historic carpets
as works of art.

 

 


8. Glossary of Oriental Rugs / Carpets

Alphabetized definitions of rug types, techniques, styles, and
terminologies in alphabetical order.

 

 

 

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