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.
- Us vs. Alternatives
Rug Cleaning vs Carpet Cleaning — Why They Are Not the Same Service
Different objects, different processes. What a carpet cleaner does to a wool rug, and why hand-washing is the difference.
Ghorban Ahmadi4 min readApril 23, 2026 - Us vs. Alternatives
Ruggable vs Traditional Rugs
Where machine-washable rugs make sense, where they don't, and how the construction differs from a hand-knotted rug.
Ghorban Ahmadi4 min readApril 22, 2026 - Origin
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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Hand-Knotted vs Hand-Tufted Rugs
Why construction method drives an order-of-magnitude difference in price, lifespan, and how the rug can be cleaned.
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Why Not a Carpet Cleaner for Your Rug?
Steam cleaning and hot-water extraction permanently damage hand-knotted rugs. What to do instead.
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