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6 Tips for Maintaining Persian Rugs in South Africa
Expert tips for maintaining Persian rugs in South Africa, including placement, cleaning and storage guidelines.
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Rug Cleaning: Why It May Be Worth Getting Professional Help
Why it’s always worth having rugs professionally cleaned.
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Ways to hang a decorative rug on a wall
Expert advice on ways to hang a decorative rug on a wall, without damaging the piece.
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Professional Cleaning of Loose Carpets and Rugs
With our tried and tested method, cleaning of loose carpets and rugs is simple and effective.
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Protecting Carpets from Muddy Feet and Paws
The Cape winter can be hard on your carpets. Incessant rainfall leads to mud and, especially if you have children and pets, dirty feet that regularly track mess through the home.
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Modern, Melting Carpets
Hanging carpets that seem to melt off the wall, detailed rugs that suddenly transition to pixel art and 3D optical illusions are just some of the mind-boggling tricks that Faig Ahmed creates with his uniquely woven carpets.
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Magic Carpets in Art, From the 1800s to Now
It’s not certain when or where the first magic carpet story appeared. What is clear is that across cultures, magic carpets have timeless appeal.
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What to Consider When Buying a Persian Carpet
Persian rugs are traditionally from Iran where they are hand-woven by skilled artisans. These carpets are popular in Western homes for their beauty, craftsmanship, quality and rarity.
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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.
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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.
