Oriental Rug Comparisons
Side-by-Side, From a Conservator’s Eye
Origin, construction, materials, and value — compared honestly, without a winner/loser framing. Written from forty-plus years of hands-on conservation work.
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Persian vs Turkish Rugs
Knot structure, design tradition, color palette, and price — the real differences between the two great rug-weaving traditions.
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Why construction method drives an order-of-magnitude difference in price, lifespan, and how the rug can be cleaned.
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