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Expert tips for maintaining Persian rugs in South Africa, including placement, cleaning and storage guidelines.

Why it’s always worth having rugs professionally cleaned.

Which is better – loose rugs or fitted carpets? We weigh the pros and cons.

Expert advice on ways to hang a decorative rug on a wall, without damaging the piece.

With our tried and tested method, cleaning of loose carpets and rugs is simple and effective.

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.

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.

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.

Since ancient times, Azerbaijan has been a centre for carpet and rug weaving. In the country’s capital, the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum houses the world’s largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets.

Creating a funky, colourful rug is a unique way to put your personal stamp on your living area.

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.

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.

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.

If you’ve got small children or pets, occasional toilet accidents are bound to happen. This is unfortunate because of all the substances that commonly get spilt on rugs, urine is among the toughest to remove.

At Chelsea Cleaning, we’re proud of the processes and equipment we use to clean loose rugs and carpets.

“I can open your eyes / Take you wonder by wonder / Over, sideways and under / On a magic carpet ride…”

Have you ever wondered what a multi-million-dollar carpet looks like?

You may think that the world’s most beautiful carpets are those made from the finest silks, in rich, lustrous colours. Normally we’d agree, but there’s one exception.

Wool carpets provide a soft feel, pleasing look and depth of colour that can’t truly be replicated by synthetic fibres.

Silk carpets and rugs have a natural shimmer and smooth, soft texture that can’t be beaten by other materials. Composed largely of a protein called fibroin, silk is also surprisingly strong.

Cats, particularly unneutered males, tend to mark their territory by spraying urine on carpets, clothing and curtains. This leaves a pungent odour that worsens over time.

Rare, hand-knotted oriental silk carpets are sought-after treasures that demand some of the highest prices in the world.

Authentic hand-woven Persian carpets add elegance and comfort to a home, whether they’re used as floor rugs or wall hangings.