Oversize Oriental Rugs

Many of the rooms that could benefit the most from a rug are very large, and as a result, need bigger rugs. This is why Oversized rugs are very popular in our store. Their vast size allows over sized rugs a bit more freedom in their design, evident in the fact that the diversity in our over sized collection will suit any need for a large rug, whether it is to set the tone for a room or to fit into an existing design.

Over Dye Rugs

Main Street Rugs is receiving these new over-dye rugs soon. These rugs feature a single, bright color, which can be used in a variety of ways in the design of a room. Despite being excellent for use in design, these rugs are very durable and easy to clean. Please call, visit, or email us with any questions about these or other rugs or rug cleaning services that you might be interested in.

Main Street Oriental Rug Appraisals

One of the things that people ask us the most often is just how much their rugs are worth. Luckily, we offer an appraisal service, which has us take a look at your rug, and give an estimate on its value to the best of our knowledge. We look at current market values, the kind of rug you have, the condition of your rug, and lots of minutiae that decide the value of your rug. Got rugs that you're unsure of the value of? Main Street Oriental Rugs can help.

PersianRugs.com Purchased-- What a name!

We're always on the lookout for interesting news regarding Oriental Rugs, and we just recently found out about the purchase of PersianRugs.com. Domain names are fiercely competitive in that they are often snatched up quickly, or squatted by mass-purchasing companies. We hope that the new owner of PersianRugs.com makes great use of the domian name.
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Removing Pet Stains: Harder than You'd Expect

Pets are great. Who doesn't like dogs and cats? Our animal companions keep us company and are there for us whenever we're feeling under the weather. Even so, owning a pet isn't always easy. Pets can be absolutely destructive when it comes to carpet, especially when you first bring them home.

Pet stains are not a serious problem in the slightest-- as long as you get them cleaned off of your rug properly. When you clean a stain off of your rug, you are only removing a small portion of what is trapped in your carpet fibers. Harmful and smelly bacteria will be left behind in your rug if the rug is not cleaned properly.

How are rugs cleaned properly? Well, that process is a lot more involved than you might expect it to be. Many rug cleaning services clean off stains how you'd expect them to be cleaned, by spot-cleaning stains from specific parts of the rugs. Unfortunately, spot cleaning can never completely remove a stain. Here at Main Street Oriental Rugs, we're firm believers in getting it done right the first time. Our cleaning service obliterates odors and stains the right way. All of the rugs that undergo our stain removal service are soaked. Soaked not once, but repetitively. This is the only way to insure that the stains are effectively removed. Otherwise, stray bacteria may remain in the rug, causing sickness or odors.

Oversized Rugs

Do people walk into your home and exclaim "What a mansion!"?
Joking aside, some houses have really really large rooms. Sometimes it's hard to keep them from feeling empty and cold. Luckily Oriental Rugs come in more than just the standard sizes. Here at Main Street Oriental Rugs, we have an entire section of our selection dedicated to oversized handmade carpets. They are available in nearly any design, from kashan to kazak.

If you already own an oversized oriental rug, you might find it difficult to keep your rug looking nice and clean. We're happy to offer our cleaning and repair services for any rug of any size. That way, even your largest rug is eligible for a professional cleaning and repair.

Vegetable Dyes: Traditional Coloring Methods for Traditional Rugs

Vegetable Dyes are just what you'd think they are: coloring products that originate from certain plants, and are devoid of synthetic materials and techniques. You might wonder why one would prefer to use vegetable based coloring products when there are also great synthetic ones that are more durable and cost effective. The answer to this question is an interesting one. The usage of synthetic dyes simply provides too many colors for the weaver to use. A traditional weaver was limited in color choice by the selection of plants that could be used to create different dyes at the time. This resulted in all classic rugs existing within the same general color palette. This palette is one of the things that makes up the identity of the oriental rug.

This Hamadan has been dyed with Vegetable Dyes

Vegetable dyes are collected from plants, such as from the roots of trees, sage, and walnuts. Chemical dyes are synthesized in a factory. That's not to say that chemical dyes are bad. In fact, that's far from the truth. Are there places for chemical dyes? Definitely. Chemical dyes are used in clothing, as well as in many more modern rug designs. Most people, however, agree that it is best for hand woven rugs to continue using vegetable dyes. The limitations and challenges associated with using natural materials are part of the art that is rug weaving. In the same way that one may prefer a hand painted version of a masterpiece to one that has been reproduced, vegetable dyed rugs are generally preferred.