Pile Material in Oriental Rugs

Mostly the pile of hand-knotted rugs are wool especially in Uttar Pradesh (India). Pure silk is consumed, partially (15/25 per cent) that too in high quality rugs (often Rayon is substituted for silk to keep the price competitive). That little use of silk enhances the sheen and luster of the rugs greatly. The precondition is that the quality of carpet-wool is not poor.

New Zealand Wool is considered as one of the best carpet-wool and for good quality rugs its use is most common because it is abundantly available

Usually Semi-Worsted wool yarn is consumed in high quality rugs. The use of worsted wool yarn which is considered best carpet-wool, is consumed consumed either occasionally or when an order is placed for that. Both types are made from long fiber New Zealand wool - the difference lies in the length of fiber and spinning technique and micron (A micron (micrometer) is the measurement used in wool classing to measure the actual diameter of a wool fibre. The smaller the number the finer the fibre). These two types of yarn are consumed in high quality knotted rugs.

New Zealand yarn not spun in worsted or semi-worsted technique is also considered good quality carpet-wool. yarn if they are not blended with other inferior wool fibers. However blending is quite common for rugs that are not at the higher end.

Some Indian fibers are nearly as good as New Zealand wool but their yields are not much. Mostly the Indian fibers are course and are generally used in rugs having low knot density or in other weave of carpets e.g. Tufted, Handloom, Tibetan etc. Roughly five types are used in Bhadohi/Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh) carpet industry. They are:

1) Silk/wool
2) Worsted wool
3) Semi-Worsted wool
4) 100% New Zealand
5) Blended yarn (New Zealand and Indian fiber in different ratios).
6) Indian wool

However this is not the end of story. Besides New Zealand, wool is also imported from other countries but not in significant quantity.

Synthetic fibers are also rampantly used. Most often it is blended with poor quality wool for giving strength to yarn. 100% per cent synthetic is also consumed in many lower end quality rugs. Thank God, these yarns are not being utilized in high quality knotted Persian design rugs.

Cleaning Tips For Rugs & Carpets

Rugs need special care to ensure long life preservation.

Vacuuming:
By frequently vacuuming, you can prevent soils from building up. Vacuums with good suction are recommended to lift surface dirt. Before removing surface dirt it is necessary to agitate the pile to loosen the dirt which may have sunk to the core. A vacuum with a beater or brush bar can better lift the residue embedded in the rug

Cleaning:
Oily substances deposited on the rug cause matting as piles get stuck together that lead to formation of ridges and the colors dim. If not removed immediately, it becomes hard to clean. Always use clean clothes or paper towels, warm water and a suitable cleaning substance (see table). To avoid altering the rug's texture does not rub as fuzziness may result.

Removing Stains:
Basic cleaning steps for typical everyday stains:
1. Scoop up or blot as much of the spill as possible
2. Absorb as much of the liquid that's left with a dry cloth/paper towel by blotting.
3. Apply warm water to the stain then blot again If the stain remains visible, mix warm water with a mild non-bleach laundry detergent. Using a clean cloth apply some of the mixture to the stain and let it soak for 5 minutes. Rinse the stain with warm water and blot it well to extract the residue. Repeat until there is no detergent on the rug.
When satisfied and the rug is completely dry, vacuum the area.
Specific Stains:
After identifying the source and nature of the stain apply following method.

Stain	Cleaning Agent
Tea, Coffee, Wine	Talcum Powder the warm water &detergent
Vomit	Warm water & detergent then dry cleaning detergent
Urine	Warm water & detergent then white vinegar and water
Chewing Gum, Wax	Freeze with ice then shatter. Vacuum clean & wash with warm water and detergent
Blood, Alcohol	Warm water & detergent
Asphalt, Butter, Make up, Shoe Polish	Dry Cleaning Solvent then Warm Water & Detregent

Note: The methods Provided are for information purpose only. We can not be responsible for any damage. Services of professional for cleaning rugs highly recommended

Persian Design Rugs - Ideal For Setting The Right Mood

Your home tells your guests a lot about your personality, likes, dislikes, and character. There are many ways to set a mood or make a statement. One of the best ways is to unroll beautiful Persian Design Rugs in your home.

These rugs are hand made, beautifully designed though originated in Iran have taken a well entrenched root in India. More and more of the world have been accepting Indian Persian rugs. Its demand has been growing is being produced in many areas of India. But Kashmir and Bhadohi (UP) are well recognized as the main centers of rug making.

Indian Persian rugs have achieved the magnificence Iranian rugs used to be. Indian rugs too are produced with in wonderful hues and patterns but still behind Iranian rugs. After all this skill has been perfected over 2500 years so who would expect anything less. During ancient times the Iranians were one of the first carpet weavers. Throughout the centuries they have used ingenuity combined with talent to design a carpet that stands out above the rest. If there was an award for excellence in carpets the Persian rugs would win hands down.

The Moghul prices who ruled large part of in India brought carpet weavers from Persia sometimes in 11^th century, thereby introducing the the art of handknotted pile carpet-weaving in India. Persian models were copied first and still are woven in large scale, some Indian tradition soon developed.

But Persian rugs always have been the choice of connoisseurs and being exported to all over the world especially to USA and Europe. And mostly they have the same fancy names that Iranian traders use like Tabriz, Kashan, Isfahan, Bijar, Bakhtiar, and Kerman to a few which are actually the name of Iranian cities.

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