Persian Rug
Persian rugs were first produced in the Persian cities of Tabriz, Kashan, Kerman, and Herat (during the 1500s and 1600s). The Tabriz style rugs especially define the classic oriental rug look, with a central medallion design over a background of scrolling vines and patterns.1
Welcome to Persian Rug Galleries, one of New England?s most-respected Oriental and area rug showrooms. If you desire the look, luxury and long-lasting value of a finely-crafted Oriental rug, you have come to the source.2
Mansour believes in offering an extensive collection of heirloom-quality carpets at reasonable prices along with first-class customer service. Mansours offers persian rugs, info on how to clean an oriental rug, wool rugs and oriental rugs.3
With 75-1,000+ knots per square inch, Persian rugs are virtually indestructible. By using an electric sweeper and spot cleaning spills with a mild detergent, your Persian rug can last for multiple generations.4
Oriental and Persian area rugs placed on wood or ceramic flooring create beauty and warmth in a room. They are used traditionally in the dining room under the table, or in the living room in front of the couch.5
The educational photo-gallery - a virtual rug and textile museum - shows photos of more than 1400 Persian rugs, Turkish carpets, Caucasian, Turkmen, Chinese, Indian and Pakistani carpets. This section also includes Oriental rug guides, maps and a Rug Lexicon.6
Last, what set a Persian rug from the others are the material and dye used, knot count, the design, and grade. Rugs made of silk or high quality wool are much more expensive than those made of cotton or materials of lesser quality.7