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Explore the history, craftsmanship, and culture behind the world's finest hand-woven rugs.

July 27, 2026

How to Buy a Handmade Oriental Rug: From Measuring Your Space to Home Trial

A step-by-step guide to buying a handmade oriental rug: measure your room, gather fabric swatches, refine your style, shop online or in our Atlanta showroom, try the rug at home, then install it with a quality pad.

July 9, 2026

How to Identify a Handmade Rug: 7 Signs of Authentic Craftsmanship

Seven practical ways to tell a genuine hand-knotted rug from a machine-made imitation, from checking the back and fringe to knot density, materials, and provenance.