Splendour International

Main Street Oriental Rugs imports all of its rugs from overseas.  One of the companies we deal with is Splendour International.  This company provides us with large collections of high quality oriental rugs.  These rugs are very different from most oriental rugs.  Their texture and over all look contributes to this fact, as well as a heavy tribal influence.  When these rugs are washed, very little chemicals are used.  Natural soaps, that are strong enough to clean the rugs effectively without ruining the rugs, such as herbal walnut based soaps, are used.  Some of the types of rugs that Main Street Oriental Rugs receives from Splendour International include Ersaris, Khotans, Feraghan Sarouks and Qadeemis.

Qadeemi rugs are made from hand spun wool from Afghanistan.  The weavers of these rugs tend to use greens and dark browns, as well as some reddish-brown colors like rust.  Although heavier in weight compared to some oriental rugs, Qadeemi rugs are very soft.  These tend to be tribal rugs with geometric designs.  Many people love this type of rug do to its beauty.

Khotan rugs are made with a Turkish knot and vegetable dyes.  Khotan is a place in China where the Chinese lived with lots of Turkestan influences.  These rugs are handwoven in Pakistan and generally feature medallions or a geometric design.

Feraghan Sarouk rugs have classical designs and use natural dyes.  Today these rugs are made in both Pakistan and Afghanistan.  Inspiration for the designs on these rugs come from nobles who lived in the 19th century.

Ersari rugs are made from natural dyes and very high quality hand spun wool.  There is a large influence from older Turkestan works.  There is much cultural value in the Ersari rugs.