Barclay Oriental Carpets & Rugs

31/03/2015

In 1949 Russian archaeologists discovered the oldest known knotted carpet in the Pazyryk valley. It was 5000ft up in the Altai mountains.

29/03/2015

The silk as used in rugs is incredibly strong. If it were the diameter of a pen it could lift a Boeing 747.

27/03/2015

are traditionally associated with the middle east but the rug is an example of a beautiful North American creation

20/03/2015

Have you seen our simple infographic for taking care of your rug? http://bit.ly/1GyaKt4

Owning and take care of your Oriental rug is important given the beauty and craftsmanship involved in their creation.

18/03/2015

Have you seen the beautiful Ardabil carpet at the in London? http://ow.ly/KuiOB

The Ardabil Carpet, is the world's oldest dated carpet and one of the largest, most beautiful and historically important in the world. In 2006, the...

12/03/2015

The rug is a wonderful addition to your home and can work wonderfully amongst both contemporary and traditional decor

05/03/2015

How many times has somebody walked into your home and commented on your rug?

04/03/2015

Do you really know the difference between an and rug? http://ow.ly/JUeLu

To the eyes of those purchasing a rug for its design and beauty, the origin of the piece is often not the most important consideration. But the...

28/02/2015

Ever wanted to know the highest sale price of an rug at for each month in 2014? http://bit.ly/188xnbE

Prestigious auction houses such as Christies are the natural marketplace for valuable pieces such as Oriental rugs. Starting in April with the...

27/02/2015

Ever wondered what the difference between an and rug actually is? http://ow.ly/JIJnR

To the eyes of those purchasing a rug for its design and beauty, the origin of the piece is often not the most important consideration. But the...

24/02/2015

Getting your rug looked at before a problem becomes worse is essential to prevent irreversible damage

10/02/2015

There isn’t just one style of rug but in fact hundreds owing to the regions of production