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Armenian antique decorative rugs are some of the most ancient in the world. Some bits and pieces of an antique decorative rug dated between the 14th and 9th centuries BC were discovered at a cemetery in the Armenian village of Artik. And at Karmir Bloor a flaxen shred of antique carpet was discovered, dating back to the 7th century BC. Arab historians mention that in the 8th century taxes levied from Armenia included 20 rugs.
Initially rugs were not decorative – they were woven to shield the body from chilly weather. Soon rugs were spread on a dais or before a seat of honor, to cover a table, divan or wall, or to form the curtains of a tent. In North America the Navajo and other peoples have for generations fashioned sizeable rugs without pile. These rugs were woven somewhat similar to tapestries.
Rug Care And Cleaning Tips
Measure the open space up to the sofa and chairs making sure that any person seated will have both feet on the area rug. Two area rugs are okay for your living room. In the dining room, there should be room to pull the chairs out from the table with the back legs of the chairs remaining on the area rug. For your stairs choose rugs with busy and dark patterns that go with your home’s overall décor.
Cleanliness is the primary step towards hand-made antique carpet care and it prevents damage. You can prepare a mixture in the following proportions: half a cup of rug shampoo to four and a half cups warm water and add one tablespoon of vinegar to stop the rug’s color from running. Try to use a room with a warm air current heating system to dry your area rug.
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