Turkmen Rugs and the Gul Motif: How to Read One
How to tell Tekke, Salor, and Yomut guls apart by lobe count, hooking, and ground color — and spot a commercial copy.
Regional & Antique Rugs
Persian, Turkish, Caucasian and other regional traditions.
Gabbeh Rugs: Simple, Thick and Often Misunderstood
What a Gabbeh rug actually is, why its loose weave isn’t a flaw, and how to buy and care for one without damaging it.
Serapi, Heriz and Bakhtiari: Names You’ll See Explained
What Serapi, Heriz and Bakhtiari actually mean on a rug tag, and how to read those names without over-trusting them.
Afghan Rugs: Patterns, Wool and Character
What makes Afghan rugs distinct: their deep-red palette, heavy hand-spun wool, Turkmen-derived motifs, and how to judge quality and care.
Chinese and Tibetan Rugs: Distinct Traditions
How Chinese and Tibetan rugs differ in knot type, wool, dye and design—plus what to check before buying, cleaning or valuing one.
Indian and Pakistani Rugs: Traditions and Reproductions
How Indian and Pakistani weaving traditions developed, what reproduction rugs really are, and how to tell construction quality apart.
Moroccan Rugs: Beni Ourain and Beyond
What sets Beni Ourain rugs apart from Boujad, Azilal and Boucherouite weaves, and how to care for them safely.
Caucasian Rugs: Bold Geometry and How to Recognise It
How to recognise Caucasian rugs by bold geometric motifs, saturated colour and construction — and what determines authenticity and value.
What Is a Kilim and How Is It Made?
A kilim is a flat-woven rug made without knots or pile. Learn how the slit-weave technique works and how to tell one from a pile rug.
Turkish vs Persian Rugs: How to Tell Them Apart
Learn the knot type, motifs, and finishing details that separate Turkish and Persian rugs — and what an appraiser actually checks.