Inherited an Antique or Persian Rug? How to Care for A Family Heirloom
Many of our clients, at one point or another, inherit a family heirloom hand knotted rug. For many, this is one more rug in a beautiful collection, but for a select few, an inherited rug is the first hand knotted rug that they have ever owned. It can be intimidating to inherit something that is valuable that presents many questions about how to care for it. The good news is that caring for hand knotted rugs is not something that is terribly difficult or complicated. After inheriting a rug, we strongly encourage a good professional cleaning. This is especially encouraged if the rug has been stored for any period of time. A sad fate would be to store an inherited rug and then find that it has been attacked and damaged by moths. After a good cleaning, a good inspection for any damage or worn areas should be conducted. If you plan to use the rug immediately, then you can address any damage after you do the cleaning. If you plan ...
