Carpets and Allergies: Debunking the Myths
In the Cape, October is peak hay fever month, with trees, grasses and weeds all producing an abundance of pollen.
The Incredible 2016 Flower Carpet
A spectacular floral display – a carpet created using 600 000 tuberous begonia flowers, as well as dahlias, various different grasses and dyed bark – was constructed outside of the Grand Palace in Brussels, Belgium to mark 150 years of good relations between Belgium and Japan.
Getting Red Wine Out Of Carpets
On chilly evenings, most wine lovers agree that there’s nothing more comforting than curling up with a glass of red wine.
The World’s Largest Carpet
An Olympic-size swimming pool covers an area of 1 250 square meters. If you put four Olympic pools together and add another half pool, you’ll – almost – have the dimensions of the world’s largest carpet.
Protecting Your Carpets in Winter
Carpet care is doubly important during the wet Cape winter.
The Carpet of Wonder
Dubbed the Carpet of Wonder, the carpet in the prayer hall of Oman’s Grand Sultan Qaboos Mosque spans an incredible 4,343 square metres.
The Dangers of DIY Carpet Cleaning
It may well be cheaper to hire a carpet-cleaning machine than bringing in professionals.
All About the Red Carpet
Recently, celebrity magazines and news channels flashed images of stars arriving on the infamous red carpet to attend the annual Oscars.
The Fabulous Rise of the Magical Flying Carpet Fable
“I can open your eyes / Take you wonder by wonder / Over, sideways and under / On a magic carpet ride…”
8 of the World’s Most Expensive Carpets
Have you ever wondered what a multi-million-dollar carpet looks like?
