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Central Asian Kyrgyz Felt Carpets Search For A Role In The Modern World
Friday, July 4, 2008
BISHKEK, April 25, 2008 – When one imagines the vast steppes of Central Asia,
yurts and felt carpets come quickly to mind. It is from sheets of plain white felt
that yurts are built, and it is with colorfully patterned felt that they are decorated
inside. The result is a warm and cheerful shelter that served Central Asia’s
nomads well for thousands of years.
See more on this article
Friday, July 4, 2008
BISHKEK, April 25, 2008 – When one imagines the vast steppes of Central Asia,
yurts and felt carpets come quickly to mind. It is from sheets of plain white felt
that yurts are built, and it is with colorfully patterned felt that they are decorated
inside. The result is a warm and cheerful shelter that served Central Asia’s
nomads well for thousands of years.
See more on this article
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Turkish Prayer Rugs And The Gates Of Eternity
Friday, July 4, 2008
ISTANBUL, July 4, 2008 -- Is eternity something artists should illustrate as a
physical thing? Or should artists represent it as something abstract and
supernatural? It is a question that every religion approaches differently and on
which philosophers disagree.
See more on this article
Friday, July 4, 2008
ISTANBUL, July 4, 2008 -- Is eternity something artists should illustrate as a
physical thing? Or should artists represent it as something abstract and
supernatural? It is a question that every religion approaches differently and on
which philosophers disagree.
See more on this article
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Natural Indigo Vat Dyeing- The RugMan's Blog
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Question emailed from customer. "Why is there so much blue used in
vegetable dye oriental rugs? What do they use?"- Laura F. Lexington, K
Today we will discuss vegetable dye indigo. Blue is one of the most prominent
colors that you will find in oriental rugs. There are two main reasons for this.
First, blue is a very pleasant color. It conjures up all kind of feelings and
emotions, and is many times described as a “cool” color. I
See more on this article
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Question emailed from customer. "Why is there so much blue used in
vegetable dye oriental rugs? What do they use?"- Laura F. Lexington, K
Today we will discuss vegetable dye indigo. Blue is one of the most prominent
colors that you will find in oriental rugs. There are two main reasons for this.
First, blue is a very pleasant color. It conjures up all kind of feelings and
emotions, and is many times described as a “cool” color. I
See more on this article
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Hand-Spun Wool vs Machine Spun Wool- The RugMan's Blog
Tuesday, July 21, 2008
Question emailed from customer. "What is the difference between hand-spun
wool and machine spun wool?"- J. Bettis, Philadelphia, PA
Rug dealers have their own language when it comes to describing individual
oriental rugs and their construction. Two of the most often misunderstood
terms are “hand-spun wool” and “machine spun wool.” Today, we will take
some time to explain the difference between the two.
See more on this article.
Tuesday, July 21, 2008
Question emailed from customer. "What is the difference between hand-spun
wool and machine spun wool?"- J. Bettis, Philadelphia, PA
Rug dealers have their own language when it comes to describing individual
oriental rugs and their construction. Two of the most often misunderstood
terms are “hand-spun wool” and “machine spun wool.” Today, we will take
some time to explain the difference between the two.
See more on this article.
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Vegetable Dyes- Madder Root Reds- The RugMan's Blog
Friday, July 25th, 2008
In continuation of the vegetable dye discussion, a little insight into one of the
older forms of red dyes, producing muddy reds, oranges, and true reds.
If you pay attention to your vegetable dyed rugs, you will find that most will
contain a considerable amount of red, and most of those will display a muddy,
rusty red that is characteristic of madder root dyeing. There are about 60
different variations of the madder plant found in Africa, Asia, America, ....
See more on this article.
Friday, July 25th, 2008
In continuation of the vegetable dye discussion, a little insight into one of the
older forms of red dyes, producing muddy reds, oranges, and true reds.
If you pay attention to your vegetable dyed rugs, you will find that most will
contain a considerable amount of red, and most of those will display a muddy,
rusty red that is characteristic of madder root dyeing. There are about 60
different variations of the madder plant found in Africa, Asia, America, ....
See more on this article.
New Shipment Has Arrived!
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
It's time to celebrate! Many of you have been waiting for our latest shipment,
and after multiple delays, it has finally arrived. While it may have taken longer
than expected, good things have been worth the wait. Over 150 new rugs has
arrived, ranging in size from 2x3 up to 10x14. The vast majority of the rugs are
8x10's, 9x12's, and 10x14's. These rugs will be processed and posted on the
website for purchase by August 14th. You can also view them in person before
they are made public on the website by visiting our showroom. Hurry in now,
the best selection is going fast, with many of the rugs finding homes before the
paperwork has even been processed. We look forward to seeing you soon! -
Chad
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
It's time to celebrate! Many of you have been waiting for our latest shipment,
and after multiple delays, it has finally arrived. While it may have taken longer
than expected, good things have been worth the wait. Over 150 new rugs has
arrived, ranging in size from 2x3 up to 10x14. The vast majority of the rugs are
8x10's, 9x12's, and 10x14's. These rugs will be processed and posted on the
website for purchase by August 14th. You can also view them in person before
they are made public on the website by visiting our showroom. Hurry in now,
the best selection is going fast, with many of the rugs finding homes before the
paperwork has even been processed. We look forward to seeing you soon! -
Chad
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Lexington Oriental Rugs is Going Green.
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
With the growing concern over global warming and the immediate energy
problems that the U.S. is facing, Lexington Oriental Rug Company is making
the transition to a more energy efficient, “Green” company. The transition for a
oriental rug and furniture company is not an easy one. It takes a lot of energy
and fuel consumption to manufacture, ship, display, and deliver fine oriental
rugs.
See more on this article.
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
With the growing concern over global warming and the immediate energy
problems that the U.S. is facing, Lexington Oriental Rug Company is making
the transition to a more energy efficient, “Green” company. The transition for a
oriental rug and furniture company is not an easy one. It takes a lot of energy
and fuel consumption to manufacture, ship, display, and deliver fine oriental
rugs.
See more on this article.
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In Afghanistan's Turkmen Rug Areas, it's Globalization vs. Tradition.
Tea and Carpets Blog
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
ANDKHOY, Afghanistan; August 1, 2008 -- Twice a week the men whose
wives and daughters weave the traditional red rugs of Central Asia come to this
town in northern Afghanistan to sell their work.
The carpet bazaar is a rectangular courtyard with a two-floor gallery of
traders’ stalls on every side, and the men approach it with trepidation. Many of
the men have dropped in as onlookers on the previous market day to learn
what they can about the going prices. Now, accompanied by friends for support,
they file into the bazaar and line the sides with their bundled rugs.
See more on this article.
Tea and Carpets Blog
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
ANDKHOY, Afghanistan; August 1, 2008 -- Twice a week the men whose
wives and daughters weave the traditional red rugs of Central Asia come to this
town in northern Afghanistan to sell their work.
The carpet bazaar is a rectangular courtyard with a two-floor gallery of
traders’ stalls on every side, and the men approach it with trepidation. Many of
the men have dropped in as onlookers on the previous market day to learn
what they can about the going prices. Now, accompanied by friends for support,
they file into the bazaar and line the sides with their bundled rugs.
See more on this article.
