The Evolution of Carpet Designs: Insights from Amit Jain, MD of Pequra
How carpet design has evolved from Persian and Mughal patterns to minimalist, bold and eco-friendly rugs, with notes on Pequra’s kids’ carpet collection.
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Embracing Change: The Evolving Tapestry of the Handicrafts, Carpets, and Rugs Industry
How the handicrafts, carpet and rug industry is weathering change — the challenges, the resilience, and where the craft goes next.
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7 Unique Benefits of Handmade Carpets
Handmade carpets are a beautiful and unique addition to any home. They are often made using traditional techniques and patterns and can last many years with proper care. Here are some of the…
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Different Carpet Types – A Beginner’s Guide
There are different types of carpets to choose from when you are shopping for a new floor covering. It also depends on which area you are choosing a carpet, It's for indoor or outdoor or for the…
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You Can’t beat Oriental Rugs for Elegance
Oriental rugs will add timeless beauty to your home, will coordinate with any dècor, and enhance any room, hallway, or entrance. They are also a favorite option when decorating home offices, and…
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7 Signs You Need Help With Natural Fiber
sheep. The wool of the carpet is available in India and also imported from countries
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A Brief History of Rugs and Carpets
Rugs and carpets have a rich history, only part of which is known. Ancient rugs are very rare because the earliest rugs were made of organic fibers. Organic fibers disintegrate speedily over time,…
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Handmade Rugs: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
You probably would not be able to determine the exact date when people started using rugs, but you know that rugs have always been a part of most people's lives. Although rugs are used for so many…
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3 Myths About carpet: Busted
For many centuries, carpets have been among the most popular floor decoration options. Carpets not only enhance the beauty of a room but also help reduce noise and insulate rooms. However, there…
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An Introduction to Indian Rugs and Indian Carpet
The concept of making handmade rugs in India started somewhere during the mid 15th century by skilled Persian weavers, brought by Mughals. Hand-Knotted Wool rugs from India were mainly produced…
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Buyer Development2
Finding, approaching, and building serious buyers.
Export Business2
Trade, currency, documentation, shipments, and buyer trust.
Founder Notes1
Discipline, decisions, pressure, and growth.
Rug Buying & Care13
Choosing, styling and caring for rugs and carpets at home.
Rug Industry Lessons10
Materials, quality, craft, history and how the trade really works.