The Americas - Navajo Rugs

Navajo Rugs have a tremendous visual impact, which reflects the strength of Navajo culture and their tradition as a people. Weaving designs evolved from simple beginnings in the 18th century, and became more elaborate in response to changing demands during the second half of the 19th century. Today, they have returned to a newfound simplicity. The method of weaving has remained virtually unchanged, and is basically the tapestry- or flat weave technique used in Middle Eastern kilims.

The Spanish introduced sheep into Old Navajo Land near New Mexico in the 16th century, and the nomadic Navajo acquired large flocks from them and became famous for the blankets that they wove for their own use. During the complex history of banishment and then their return to a diminished territory, Navajo's weaving was influenced by many factors, including shortage of wool and the weaving of their neighbors, the Pueblo.

When the Navajo first acquired their flocks, they spun the yarn from their own fleece, and they have returned to this today. During the intervening period, they bought commercial yarns that were available in a choice of string, bright colors. Today's pieces are brightly colored, sturdy, and largely made up of stripes or diamond motifs. Unlike Middle Eastern work, individual Navajo weavers may become well-known for the quality of their weaving and designs, and a particular weaver's work can be more expensive that that of other weavers. The weaving is done by women who learn through a "watch and do" process.

*sourced from 'Carpet Style' by Barty Phillips

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Beautiful Sarouk on Sale

Today we'd like to show you a wonderful Sarouk rug that is available at our showroom here in Los Angeles. It is a square Sarouk Rug, measuring 3'4" x 3'4". It is in excellent condition and can be used in a myriad of ways in ones home to liven up your decor. And right now it is priced to move at $1,150. Take a look below:

Sarouk rugs are those woven in the village of Saruk and also the city of Arak, Iran and the surrounding countryside. Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of the last century. The early successes of the Sarouk rug are largely owed to the American market. From the 1910s to 1950s, the “American Sarouk” also known as the “Painted Sarouk” was produced. American customers have an affinity for the Sarouk’s curvilinear and floral designs.

Sarouk rugs continue to be produced today, using the same methods as during early production. Known for their exceptional quality and ability to withstand decades of wear, Sarouks continue to be a best seller of the Persian rugs. They are made with a high quality, tough wool using a Persian knot. A tell tale sign of a Sarouk is usually its blue weft threads, salmon or tomato-red color mixed with ivory and blues, and a very traditional, floral style. We have a fantastic selection of Sarouk's, so come in to Rug Ideas today so we can show you just how great they are!

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Heriz Rugs

Heriz is the best known of a number of villages in a district of northwestern Iran that stretches to Tabriz, and its carpets are superior in quality to others created in the region. The silk carpets that were woven there in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries were unsurpassed. Very large wool carpets were woven at that time, too, but these rarely come up at auction.

Modern Heriz carpets are of coarser yarn, so the number of knots is fairly low. Nevertheless, they wear extremely well. Although the city of Tabriz is so near, Heriz rugs are quite different in character, and retain an identity very much their own. The dominant composition is based on an enormous and powerful angular central medallion in a field of geometric floral motifs, with the corners echoing the medallion. Surrounding  villages produce variations on this theme, and many produce well-made, tightly woven rugs in curvilinear medallions and corner designs.

Come into Rug Ideas today to see great Heriz rugs that can liven up your home!

sourced from 'Carpet Style' by Barty Phillips

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085