tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41827244441019749232024-02-08T05:48:37.899-08:00NW RUGS - So Much More...Service, Selection, Style: Rugs furniture accessories home decor interior design hand knotted hand-tufted machine made theodore alexander oriental rugsNW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-34712254398748422812012-03-05T10:46:00.002-08:002012-03-05T10:51:09.863-08:00"Show Us Your Style" Contest<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xYx1f1dD7nA/T1UKWoiC38I/AAAAAAAABDk/h-BO4nKM9sI/s1600/64982_393597830666372_173090722717085_1472706_399811197_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xYx1f1dD7nA/T1UKWoiC38I/AAAAAAAABDk/h-BO4nKM9sI/s320/64982_393597830666372_173090722717085_1472706_399811197_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716486685970325442" /></a><br /><div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong>Enter to win a $1000 Shopping Spree at NW Rugs</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong>by submitting a photo of a room with a rug from NW Rugs! </strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">It's Easy....</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">1. <strong>LIKE </strong>the NW Rugs Facebook Page by clicking the LIKE button on our Welcome page</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">2. <strong>Email </strong>the photo of your room with an NW Rugs carpet to contest@nwrugs.com OR bring a photo to any NW Rugs Showroom. <span class="fbUnderline" style="text-decoration: underline; ">Make sure to include the rug name/design, purchase date and city, along with your name in the email</span>. We will add the photos to the "Show Your Style" photo album.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">If you do not have an NW Rugs carpet to enter into the contest,</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong>you can still be entered into a random drawing to win a $500 Gift Certificate at NW Rugs</strong> by voting for one of the photos.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Two easy steps...</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">1. <strong>LIKE </strong>the NW Rugs Facebook Page by clicking the LIKE button on our Welcome page</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">2. To <strong>VOTE</strong>, Click the LIKE button on your favorite photo.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Leave a comment too if you would like. Tell us why you chose that photo.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">People who enter photos can also enter the random drawing by voting - TWO CHANCES to WIN!</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong>Photo entries accepted starting March 3rd, 2012</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong> </strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong>Start voting March 21st, 2012</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">You don't want to vote too early in case another fabulous room gets posted after you vote for one already posted. </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong>Show Us Your Style</strong> - Enter now and don't forget to cast your vote starting March 21st.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong>TIPS FOR A WINNING PHOTO</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong> </strong>• Photos will be cropped to 576 pixels wide X 432 pixels tall (8" wide x 6" tall). Make sure your photo will display nicely in "landscape" (wider than tall) rather than "portrait" (taller than wide).*Submit a photo up to 2 MB in file size, but not less than 300 KB file size.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">•Show the rug. After all, this contest is about how your NW Rugs' carpet enhances your room's overall décor--<em> Show your style!</em></p></div>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-56590461639842045052012-02-06T08:59:00.001-08:002012-02-06T09:06:37.562-08:00A New Hashtag - #loveofrugs<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ismX0Zyazk/TzAHQhBe_SI/AAAAAAAABDI/AATHPN18Et4/s1600/03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ismX0Zyazk/TzAHQhBe_SI/AAAAAAAABDI/AATHPN18Et4/s320/03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706068708202315042" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;">In a joint effort with Rare Beautiful Things, NW Rugs is happy to announce the birth of a new hashtag for Twitter, #loveofrugs.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The idea behind #loveofrugs is that it allows customers, rug enthusiasts, collectors, history buffs, researchers, appraisers, designers, dealers, manufacturers, and the generally curious to take advantage of the vast matrix of information pertaining to the world of carpets.<br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>When to use #lovofrugs</b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;">#loveofrugs can be used by carpet dealers or lovers to share beautiful carpets and weavings – remembering that rugs are pieces of art for your floor.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;">If you are interested in the connection between the history of woven arts and their respective cultures, #loveofrugs can be a helpful learning tool.<br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Maybe you have a suggestion about a good book or film on carpets, their histories, or the cultures that create them. #loveofrugs can be used to share or search for these resources.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;">If you are looking to sell an antique rug that you own, or are curious about one that has been in your family. Whether you want to sell it, or just gain some knowledge on where it originates or how old it could be, #loveofrugs can connect you to the experts.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Use #loveofrugs to search out viable carpet options for your interior design projects. #loveofrugs aids in reaching out to carpet dealers to help you search for the perfect fit. You can throw out a request to vendors by specifying the size, colors, and type you are looking for, reaching multiple dealers in one shot.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;">You might be curious about the different methods of knotting or weaving a carpet, or have questions about the many materials carpets can be made with - how they are collected, where they originate, the process of spinning, what makes wool different from one place to the next, etc. Perhaps you are interested in the differences between natural and chemical dyes, or want to know more about the dying process. #loveofrugs can be used to find answers to these questions.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;">#loveofrugs can also be used to access tips from others on the rug buying process. Learn how to haggle, find out what you might need to know before buying a rug overseas, get advice on things to look out for when purchasing an antique rug, share stories of your experiences, and suggest great vendors to work with using #loveofrugs.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><br /></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Do a Twitter search for #loveofrugs and join the conversation.</span></p><p face="'Times New Roman'" size="medium" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-68904654361804066902011-02-17T11:56:00.000-08:002011-02-17T12:12:34.447-08:00Hadji Jalili Revivals (HJR)<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">The Hadji Jalili workshops were world renowned for producing impeccable Tabriz carpets during the latter part of the 19th Century and into the first quarter of the 20th Century. Their workshops were located in Tabriz, Northwest Iran, and produced fine quality rugs that were characterized by exceptional workmanship. Because of their importance, these rugs were primarily woven for prominent families and elite institutions.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lkhXF1kxMwE/TV1-A8Kd52I/AAAAAAAAA5o/t6Y0_Akkx0w/s1600/HJR012_med_0.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lkhXF1kxMwE/TV1-A8Kd52I/AAAAAAAAA5o/t6Y0_Akkx0w/s320/HJR012_med_0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574750468369672034" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;" >Quality of weave and texture, uniqueness of color, and originality of design are synonymous with Hadji Jalili Pieces. Aesthetically, these carpets are rated among the best on the market. The original Hadji Jalili Tabriz carpets are highly sought by international antique dealers and collectors. Due to the scarcity of these timeless carpets, especially in large sizes, they can command a price into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6UIEAx-Z3lM/TV1-AZYu7TI/AAAAAAAAA5g/G5_hs77hly0/s1600/HJR003_med.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6UIEAx-Z3lM/TV1-AZYu7TI/AAAAAAAAA5g/G5_hs77hly0/s320/HJR003_med.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574750459034266930" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><p style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Co-founded by the great-grandson of Masterweaver Hadji Jalili, HJR have revived the Hadji Jalili Tabriz carpets of yesteryear. For over five years, they have dedicated themselves to creating carpets as close to the original Hadji Jalili masterpieces as artistically possible. Accuracy in the weave, the use of signature colors, precision of scale and design have all contributed to the success of this production.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MvckLv5PmTw/TV1-AFityJI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/C-oT22qpFU8/s1600/HJR002_med-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MvckLv5PmTw/TV1-AFityJI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/C-oT22qpFU8/s320/HJR002_med-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574750453707425938" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;" >The custom capabilities are endless. Virtually any size, shape, color and design can be produced to exact specifications, including oversized carpets and pieces of unusual dimensions. Hadji Jalili Revivals have created world class carpets that will be the collectible antique of the future, while honoring the original productions.</span><br /><br /></span><p style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Key Characteristics of Hadji Jalili Revivals</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong></strong>Only the finest blend of Persian wool is used in the hand weaving of these carpets. Great care has gone into this production to capture the essence of the original carpets but also to suit today's market. The combination of the special weaving technique of the Indian weavers, the hand twisting of the yarn and the choice of Persian highland wool guarantee durability and resilience. These rugs are a beautiful enhancement to any residential setting and are exceptional when displayed in commercial and hospitality settings.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.1pt 0in; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Sizes: 4' x 10' 5' x 7' 6' x 9' 5' x 12' 8' x 10' 9' x 12' 10' x 14' 12' x 15' 12' x 18' 13' x 17' 14' x 17' 14' x 19' 15' x 20' 14' x 22' 15' x 22' 15' x 24'</span></p><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">See the entire collection </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://nwrugs.posterous.com/hadji-jalili-revivals-hjr">here</a><span style="font-family:verdana;">.</span><br /></span> <p style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-22833109047895071962010-12-03T14:11:00.001-08:002010-12-03T14:28:16.883-08:00Campaign Desks: Practicality, Functionality and Style all in one!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">What makes these desks especially useful in today’s homes is the size and utility of them. They can be tucked in a corner and close compactly. They open easily and facilitate a laptop perfectly. The wood finish and tones complement any color scheme and since they are “historical pieces” they are timeless and blend nicely into the overall décor. </span></span> <br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" >Picture a young officer on campaign in one of Britain’s many colonies, enduring the sweltering heat of Africa or India all the while missing the comforts of home. A campaign desk much like this one, decorated in burl and inspired by the Edwardian period would likely have accompanied him.</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrYJipRbI/AAAAAAAAAxg/i7SK7e1otuQ/s1600/CB71004.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrYJipRbI/AAAAAAAAAxg/i7SK7e1otuQ/s320/CB71004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546582478705739186" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;font-size:78%;" ><span class="proddescription"><span style="font-size:10pt;">An antiqued wood fold-over campaign desk, the hinged top opening to reveal four fitted drawers, on twin baluster turned end supports and sleigh feet joined by a pegged stretcher. (a) Also available in 'faded chestnut' antiqued wood. </span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;font-size:78%;" >CB71004</span><span class="proddescription"></span></span></p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><br /></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" >Campaign furniture was built to last and to fold up for ease of travel, as well as being able to withstand the rigors of the campaign trail. The box-like top protects the interior and folds open to reveal pigeonholes for letters and frames for photos – perfect places to keep pictures of a true love left behind.</span></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrYJipRbI/AAAAAAAAAxg/i7SK7e1otuQ/s1600/CB71004.jpg"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrXmTZQEI/AAAAAAAAAxY/c0zdm8Q6LuU/s1600/7105-101.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrXmTZQEI/AAAAAAAAAxY/c0zdm8Q6LuU/s320/7105-101.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546582469246533698" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span class="proddescription" style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">An Edwardian cherry campaign desk, flip top enclosing fitted interior, square tapering legs, undertier. A in 'ashdown distressed' leather, 'buffalo distressed' leather and ‘oxblood distressed' leather. </span></span><strong style="font-weight: normal;font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">7105-101</span></strong></span><span class="proddescription"><b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ></span></b></span></p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><br />Perhaps late at night, by lantern light, the young man would sit at his desk, gaze upon these pictures and pour his heart and soul into letters destined for a lucky young lady waiting for him back in the gardens of England.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrRDUvZTI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/2ax-PSG_eeQ/s1600/7105-169AD.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrRDUvZTI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/2ax-PSG_eeQ/s320/7105-169AD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546582356777723186" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span class="proddescription" style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">An ash burl campaign desk, the fold-over top opening to reveal a leather inlaid writing surface, on twin turned end supports with down-swept legs joined by a turned stretcher in 'ashdown distressed' leather. The original is 19th Century French. </span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">7105-169AD</span></span><span class="proddescription"></span></span></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrQdkevoI/AAAAAAAAAxI/D4b4YNlOFIw/s1600/7105-173BD.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrQdkevoI/AAAAAAAAAxI/D4b4YNlOFIw/s320/7105-173BD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546582346643193474" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </div><p style="font-family: lucida grande; font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span class="proddescription" style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">An ash burl campaign desk, the fold-over top opening to reveal a leather inlaid writing surface, with a frieze drawer on square tapering legs with spade feet in 'buffalo distressed' leather. The original is Edwardian. </span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">7105-173BD</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p> <p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </p><p><span class="proddescription"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" >If you are drawn to more substantial sized pieces…</span></span></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrPhdvY4I/AAAAAAAAAxA/rBnUb13sy0Y/s1600/7105-163.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrPhdvY4I/AAAAAAAAAxA/rBnUb13sy0Y/s320/7105-163.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546582330508796802" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span class="proddescription"><span style="font-size:10pt;">An Indian mahogany bureau desk, the sloping fall enclosing a plain desk surface and a fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes above lopers and drawers with brass handles enclosing a concave knee-hole with further drawers, on bracket feet. The original late George III. </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;">7105-163</span></span></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrEIyXJJI/AAAAAAAAAw4/wjmfrL5zNlM/s1600/AL71015.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TPlrEIyXJJI/AAAAAAAAAw4/wjmfrL5zNlM/s320/AL71015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546582134905840786" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span class="proddescription" style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">A George III mahogany pedestal desk, brass gallery leather inset top, ratcheted reading slope, three frieze & six pedestal drawers, plinth bases. Available in multiple leathers. </span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" ><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">AL71015</span></span><span class="proddescription"></span></span></p><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="text-align: left;"><span class="proddescription"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" >Visit any one of <a href="http://www.nwrugs.com/locations.html">our showrooms</a> to view this exceptional fine furniture, along with many other tables, chairs chests…from <a href="http://nwrugs.blogspot.com/2009/08/theodore-alexander-catalogue.html">Theodore Alexander</a> – a name synonymous with quality and craftsmanship.</span></span></p>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-79964245910167920392010-11-18T16:03:00.000-08:002010-12-01T17:14:24.183-08:00Bring Out the Animal in You...<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" >Bring new life to your home by adding an accent like a cheetah, tiger, or zebra print rug. These prints normally come in neutral colors because they are the colors of these animals in the wild. Therefore, it is easy to match them to any color scheme or style you already have in place.</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOW_HGX9lGI/AAAAAAAAAvY/HEhtdWWlcMQ/s1600/SERENSG-03ICE%252Cjpg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOW_HGX9lGI/AAAAAAAAAvY/HEhtdWWlcMQ/s320/SERENSG-03ICE%252Cjpg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541045045240370274" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" >However, nowadays it isn't that hard to find animal prints in a full range of colors outside the neutral zone.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOXDZVAdvSI/AAAAAAAAAvo/RTFW494LcDE/s1600/SERENGETTI%2BSG-03%2BAPPLE%2BMomeni.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOXDZVAdvSI/AAAAAAAAAvo/RTFW494LcDE/s320/SERENGETTI%2BSG-03%2BAPPLE%2BMomeni.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541049756452502818" border="0" /></a></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="title" style="font-family:verdana;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Serengeti Collection by Momeni:</span> Serengeti is an elegant collection of hand-tufted rugs that resemble the beautiful animal prints found in the African outback. Gorgeous giraffe, tiger and zebra prints in distinctive color combinations make this group of rugs irresistible. Hand-tufted of 100% wool.</span></p><p class="title" style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></p><p class="title" style="font-family:verdana;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" >Animal print decorating items look great in a modern or a traditional décor. You don't need to make big changes to incorporate these designs into your home. For example, a set of animal print tableware will liven up your dining room at meal time or when entertaining, but will otherwise have little or no effect on your decorating scheme. You can choose to use table linens in animal prints for a more permanent change in your décor.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" ><br /></span></p><p class="title" face="verdana"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></p><p class="title" face="verdana"><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOW_GrSVPcI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/sPe6NnKjXLU/s1600/SERENGETTI%2BSG-02C%2BML%2BMomeni.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOW_GrSVPcI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/sPe6NnKjXLU/s320/SERENGETTI%2BSG-02C%2BML%2BMomeni.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541045037968997826" border="0" /></a></span> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" >But still, the surest way to spice up your dining room, a place for ferocious appetites, is with an animal print area rug.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" ><br /></span></p> <span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOW_GE5xjpI/AAAAAAAAAvI/5LvLnEb6Hzg/s1600/NEWWA%2BNW110%2BCheetah.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOW_GE5xjpI/AAAAAAAAAvI/5LvLnEb6Hzg/s320/NEWWA%2BNW110%2BCheetah.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541045027665448594" border="0" /></a></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" ><br />New Wave Collection by Momeni:</span></b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" > Hand-tufted by expert artisans using a special blend of the highest quality wools, these rugs have the softest of hands and a shine that is unsurpassed. Many New Wave designs feature hand carving for added depth and a Tibetan-like weave, mostly found in hand-knotted rugs, but expertly achieved in these hand-tufted pieces.</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><br /></span><p class="title" style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOXDZPeipHI/AAAAAAAAAvg/5HzCPJy-v28/s1600/NEWWA%2BNW110%2BBLUE.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOXDZPeipHI/AAAAAAAAAvg/5HzCPJy-v28/s320/NEWWA%2BNW110%2BBLUE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541049754968040562" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" ><br />The Dimensions Collection by Nourison</span></b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" >: Modern abstract designs are expertly handmade from 100% premium quality wool, and then hand carved for added dimension. Bold geometrics and rich modern colors make an artistic statement in any area. Handmade & 100% Wool.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOW_Fcew4HI/AAAAAAAAAvA/qTSBzX9Ia0o/s1600/Dimensions%2BND27%2BMTC%2BNouri.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOW_Fcew4HI/AAAAAAAAAvA/qTSBzX9Ia0o/s320/Dimensions%2BND27%2BMTC%2BNouri.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541045016814739570" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" ><br />Whichever collection you choose from, you will bring a new thrill to your living space that you and your family and friends can enjoy for years to come - AND, you never have to worry about the look going out of style - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Animal prints are timeless!</span></span><br /><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOW_E4w_xoI/AAAAAAAAAu4/bNiAB6Q8joA/s1600/Cosmopolitan%2BCS29%2BNouri.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOW_E4w_xoI/AAAAAAAAAu4/bNiAB6Q8joA/s320/Cosmopolitan%2BCS29%2BNouri.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541045007227537026" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;" ><br />Visit any one of <a href="http://www.nwrugs.com/locations.html">our showrooms</a> to view these rugs and many others in stock. And don't forget <a href="http://www.nwrugs.com/our-guarantee.html">our price guarantee</a> - We match all printed and internet advertised prices on like merchandise.</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >OH, and BTW - don't forget to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.twitter.com/nwrugs">FOLLOW US ON TWITTER</a></span><br /><br /></div>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-6248303876684986032010-11-16T15:53:00.001-08:002010-11-16T15:58:55.836-08:00Oushak Rugs - The Perfect Complement<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOMZ2Ug84tI/AAAAAAAAAtg/ooEClsqf9x8/s1600/1234387377a.jpg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOMZ2Ug84tI/AAAAAAAAAtg/ooEClsqf9x8/s320/1234387377a.jpg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540300387606389458" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" >Oushak rugs originally came from the small town of Oushak (Ushak, Uschak), just south of Istanbul, Turkey. Oushak has been a center of production of rugs since the 15th century and today these beautiful area rugs are produced in Iran and India as well.</span></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOMZ2IH6LFI/AAAAAAAAAtY/OEOgPIKmyB8/s1600/1234387049a.jpg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOMZ2IH6LFI/AAAAAAAAAtY/OEOgPIKmyB8/s320/1234387049a.jpg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540300384280128594" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" >The design of Oushak rugs are Persian influenced. Before the 15th century Oushak rugs were woven by nomads for practical everyday uses. After the design revolution took place in the late 15th century, area rugs were made in Oushak for commercial purposes as there was easy access to superb wool and natural dyes.</span></p> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOMZ1ZdzwPI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/7RqADofBEk8/s1600/1234386717a.jpg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/TOMZ1ZdzwPI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/7RqADofBEk8/s320/1234386717a.jpg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540300371755516146" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" >These rugs tend to be more loosely woven than other, more formal Persian rugs, and are always woven with the Ghiordes knot. These rugs are equally appropriate for both formal and informal design schemes, as they tend to be subdued in tone and color, with some exceptions.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;" >These rugs are a perfect complement to Arts & Crafts (Craftsmen) style homes – especially popular in the Northwest. Visit any one of <a href="http://www.nwrugs.com/locations.html">our showrooms</a> to view our large selection of these lovely hand knotted rugs.</span></p>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-88760350213290651792010-11-09T16:59:00.000-08:002011-10-17T14:12:39.660-07:00COLOR FORECASTING<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Ever wonder how color trends are determined?</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Here's how - PANTONE Video: Find out how we forecast new color trends.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><object height="250" width="400"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ssaR761Wpck?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ssaR761Wpck?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="250" width="400"></embed></object>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-12656757602901559142010-11-06T13:11:00.000-07:002010-11-09T17:18:01.547-08:00Nepalese & Tibetan Collections<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/ShcHT1ytrMI/AAAAAAAAADQ/nIvKE3XpyZM/s1600-h/np8020a_safavieh.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/ShcHT1ytrMI/AAAAAAAAADQ/nIvKE3XpyZM/s320/np8020a_safavieh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338743920709708994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" >Nepalese Collection: Hand-woven by artisans on the high mountains of <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Nepal</st1:place></st1:country-region>, the Nepalese Collection is inspired by Art Deco and early modern aesthetic environments. The extra lush pile of the Nepalese rugs feature hand-spun Himalayan wool interwoven with silk accents.</span>
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panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-size:8px;" >This Tibetan Weave collection brings an ancient weave and fine materials to the present sensibilities of today's interior design. Simple geometric patterns, with muted accents, soft shades and neutral earth tones, are the main visual characteristics of this series.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">
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<br /></span></p> <p></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"></p>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-51987755931621336752010-11-04T10:23:00.000-07:002010-11-09T17:22:28.318-08:00Woven, knotted, tufted - what’s the difference?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SiAepL30FOI/AAAAAAAAAFI/fIwlu7WzSLk/s1600-h/manweavingrug.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SiAepL30FOI/AAAAAAAAAFI/fIwlu7WzSLk/s320/manweavingrug.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341302850971768034" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span> <p style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:85%;">In a hand-knotted rug, colored yarns are wrapped by hand onto individual warp threads. They are secured by one or more rows of weft. The long pile yarns, which create the design, are sheared to uniform length. Persian and oriental rugs are hand-knotted. All hand-knotted carpets may be generically referred to as “oriental” rugs, regardless of design, because the technique of hand-knotted originated in <st1:place st="on">Asia</st1:place>.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:85%;">The type of structure familiar to most people is the flat-weave. In a flat-woven rug, colored weft yarns are woven through the warps to create the design. These rugs have no pile. Remember those potholder looms you had as a child? Those potholders were flatweaves. Flatweaves are available at all price points in many different materials - wool, cotton, hemp, etc. Kilims, dhurries, and tapestries are flat-woven.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:85%;">Tufted or “hand-tufted” rugs are increasingly common. A tufting gun, which works like an oversized needle, is used to punch the yarns through a pre-woven grid foundation. When the rug is finished the back is given a coat of latex to secure the yarns, then covered with cloth or canvas. This is a much faster, less labor-intensive process which does not require any particular skill. These rugs may appear like hand-knotted rugs from the pile side, but are much less durable than hand-knotted rugs.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:85%;">Another type of rug is the machine-made, in which rugs are woven on mechanical looms. Many of these are made from synthetic yarns such as olefin or nylon. There are some better-quality machine-made rugs that are serviceable in certain applications. Again, they may appear similar to genuine hand-knotted rugs on the pile side, but are not as durable, nor are they unique as they are mass produced.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;" >Many thanks to Guildcraft for this informative article.<br /></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">© 2009 Guildcraft Carpets | Northfield Carpets International.<br /><br /></span></span>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-81905887085161308862010-10-29T10:45:00.000-07:002010-11-06T09:45:35.285-07:00Why do hand-knotted (oriental) rugs cost so much?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SiAfnAVZj2I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/we0u3hVxe3Q/s1600-h/closeuprugweaving.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SiAfnAVZj2I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/we0u3hVxe3Q/s320/closeuprugweaving.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341303913026522978" border="0" /></a>
<br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">The short answer is: Quality. An oriental rug is more akin to a work of art than a commodity, and making a hand-knotted rug is an extremely labor-intensive process. (All hand-knotted carpets may be generically referred to as “oriental” rugs, regardless of design, because the technique of hand-knotting originated in <st1:place st="on">Asia</st1:place>, and that is where most of them are made.)</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Once a rug’s design and specifications are determined, the design is graphed out on paper (known as a “cartoon”) for the weavers to follow. Yarn is carded and spun, often by hand, and then plied to the appropriate thickness. Next comes the dyeing of the yarn in as many colors as required. Dyeing and drying of the yarn can take ten days or more, depending upon the weather; rain and/or high humidity extends the dyeing and drying times.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">The most common material used in creating the pile of an oriental rug is wool. Some are made of silk, or a mixture of wool and silk, and sometimes other fibers as well. While the type of wool used varies from region to region in the rug-weaving countries, it is all derived from descendants of the same ancient breed of fat-tailed Asiatic sheep. Most of these sheep live at high altitudes and/or under extreme conditions, which produces some of the strongest and most resilient wool in the world.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Most carpets are produced on vertical looms, with the weavers sitting in front of the warp threads with the cartoon tucked behind or pinned above. The actual knotting of the carpet consists of tightly wrapping the dyed yarns around a pair of warps, cutting the yarn, then repeating this process horizontally, knot by knot, for the entire width of the foundation. After a row of knots is completed, a weft is passed in and out over the warps and tamped down to secure the knots. As a general rule, one weaver works on a portion of carpet 24”-30” wide; knotting of the carpet occurs at the rate of a few square inches to about 2/3 square foot per weaver per day, depending upon the fineness of the knotting.
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<br /></span> </p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">The quality and durability of the hand-knotting process remains technically unsurpassed, which is part of the reason why there are surviving carpet fragments that are many hundreds of years old. The hand-knotting process results in a much denser pile than even the best quality machine-made rug, since the pile is actually knotted to the warp and secured by the weft, not simply interlocked through the foundation. Hand-knotted rugs wear much longer, are more soil- and stain-resistant, and will clean up better than any rug made by machine. When machine-made pile wears down, the visible result is a threadbare foundation. When oriental carpet pile wears down, over many decades, the color and pattern remain distinct because the “collars” of the knots, which form the base of the pile, are still secured to the foundation and conceal the warp and weft.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Oriental rugs have a pleasing imperfection, with each piece varying slightly from the next. Sizes are not exact, and borders may not be perfectly straight. These are not flaws, but important indicators of a handcrafted product. A typical 8×10 rug contains 500,000 to 700,000 hand-tied knots.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">A quality oriental rug will never be made by children. Regardless of the “small fingers” myth, children do not have the advanced skills necessary to produce finer-quality carpets. However, many inexpensive orientals are being imported in bulk and sold in warehouse-style furniture stores. There is always a correlation between the cost of labor and materials, and the cost of the finished carpet. If a new carpet is being sold at an unbelievably low price, it is likely that it is either made with inferior materials, perhaps with child labor, or both.
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<br />NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-56078709623710874292010-10-11T10:17:00.000-07:002011-04-21T13:58:36.733-07:00Caring For Your Investment - Rug Cleaning<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />Handmade (hand-knotted) rugs are works of art and in many cases are generational investments. Proper care is essential for long lasting beauty and enjoyment of your rugs. <a href="http://library.thinkquest.org/C004179/wool.htm">Wool</a> is a strong and resilient fiber, one of the strongest and most durable of all fibers. This means that your rug can take a great deal of wear without damage. For the most part, you will only need to do regular vacuuming and spot cleaning of spills to keep your rug looking lovely for several years.<br /><br />Every 8-10 years you will want to have your rug professionally cleaned. Doing so will bring out the natural beauty of the rug that will closely match the look it had when you first purchased it. The rug will most likely be softer and the patina over time heightens the inherent artistry of the piece. See the video below which shows the "immersion" process for cleaning rugs.</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span><span><a href="http://www.nwrugs.com/services.html">NW Rugs offers Rug Cleaning and Repair Services</a></span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span><span>for ALL rug types.</span></span></span><br /></div> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />Contact the <a href="http://www.nwrugs.com/locations.html">showroom closest to you</a> for details.</span></span></span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span><object width="520" height="280"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XCa6wN1Gld4?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XCa6wN1Gld4?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:verdana;">We want to extend a special thanks to </span></span><span style="font-size:78%;">Zach Reets and David Bunten, of Champion Cleaning </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-family:verdana;">. Copyright 2010 for their excellent video series.<br /></span></span>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-45699079827591494782010-10-01T11:05:00.000-07:002010-10-03T09:34:07.738-07:00Rugs Keep House Warm & Heating Costs Down<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SuCe-uJcTeI/AAAAAAAAAcI/YUQIQRnQ8Jw/s1600-h/winterrug.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SuCe-uJcTeI/AAAAAAAAAcI/YUQIQRnQ8Jw/s320/winterrug.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395487153966566882" border="0" /></a>
<br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >With rising fuel costs and an increased concern for the environment, many people are turning down their thermostats and finding alternative ways to stay warm. Gas and electric heaters as well as oil burners consume a lot of money and there are more economical ways to stay warm in the house with a little ingenuity.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:85%;">Don't just take our word for it...here's what customers have said about using area rugs to control heat -
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<br /></span><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">I find that area rugs are needed especially in the winter to keep the house warm. By adding area rugs on tip of wood floors instead of installing carpet, you can give the room a look of its own without sacrificing your resale value</span>.<span style=""> </span>– Andrea</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
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<br /></span><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Putting up curtains and putting down a rug can block drafts and make floors warmer. The sun is a great natural source of warmth so remove anything that is blocking it from getting in your house. Some people put a dark rug in a sunny area of their house to absorb as much heat as possible. A dark rug will absorb the sun's heat and help keep a room warm</span>.<span style=""> </span>– Gail</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">
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<br />NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-37132172477117627362010-09-01T13:45:00.000-07:002010-09-11T09:00:59.812-07:00Wool is a non-allergenic fiber<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >a</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SwW-6R6PQZI/AAAAAAAAAdo/Eh1XQlyEC0Q/s1600/allergy-living-room-s4x3_lg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SwW-6R6PQZI/AAAAAAAAAdo/Eh1XQlyEC0Q/s320/allergy-living-room-s4x3_lg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405936836177510802" border="0" /></a></span><p style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Health professionals sometimes recommend that allergy and asthma patients remove rugs from their homes. But those recommendations are generally based on faulty assumptions. In fact, clean, dry, well-maintained rugs actually improve air quality.<br /></span></p><p style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SwW-6gQdXUI/AAAAAAAAAdw/yBY4XKoVHww/s1600/LivingRoomRug01031909.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SwW-6gQdXUI/AAAAAAAAAdw/yBY4XKoVHww/s320/LivingRoomRug01031909.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405936840028806466" border="0" /></a></span></p> <p style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Rugs act as a trap for airborne particles.</span></p><p style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Professional Testing Labs studied the distribution of airborne dust associated with normal activities on hard and soft flooring surfaces. Their findings showed that walking on hard surfaces disturbed more particles. These particles became airborne and entered the breathing zone. In contrast, surfaces covered in rugs or carpet trapped more particles so that walking disturbed fewer particles. Result: less dust in the breathing zone over carpeted floors.</span></p><p style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SwW_irhypZI/AAAAAAAAAeI/0MBqvvBb6Uw/s1600/jaipurrugs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SwW_irhypZI/AAAAAAAAAeI/0MBqvvBb6Uw/s320/jaipurrugs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405937530249061778" border="0" /></a></span></p><p style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Click </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.carpet-rug.org/pdf_word_docs/fact_sheets/Fact%20Sheets_Asthma_Allergy_Healthcare.pdf">here </a><span style="font-style: italic;">for The Facts about Carpet/Rugs and Asthma and Allergy.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-26403208292340075502010-08-30T11:18:00.000-07:002010-08-30T11:41:37.266-07:00Making An Inspiration Reality<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/THv3JTc5KVI/AAAAAAAAAqg/fF8IB6fPL5c/s1600/outcome.JPG"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </a><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Many of us browse interior design or home decorating magazines and websites looking for inspiration. Sometimes we find something. Sometimes we retreat, telling ourselves “I can’t get that look. I wouldn’t know where to begin.” Sometimes we tear a picture out and “file it away” for when we get around to the re-decorating project.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:78%;">
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:78%;">One evening in September 2008, while at the opera, a gentleman sat flipping through the program before the curtain went up. His eye landed on an ad for NW Rugs. He had discovered what he had been looking for …the living room in the picture was exactly how he wanted his SW Portland living room to look. He saved the picture. Flash forward to 2010, when he and his wife set upon the task of re-doing their living room to match the photo ad.</span></p>
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<br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">The couple contacted our <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=16305+NW+Cornell+RD+%23110+Beaverton+OR,+97006&sll=45.405094,-122.749&sspn=0.010681,0.027874&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=16305+NW+Cornell+Rd,+Beaverton,+Washington,+Oregon+97006&view=map">Tanasbourne Showroom</a> and told their story to our design consultant, Jacque Hubl. She immediately recognized that the rug in the picture was no longer available. This of course did not deter Ms. Hubl from the hunt for a rug that would meet the couple’s need and desire. The couple had begun sourcing the furniture and the rug was one of the last pieces to go into the finished room.
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<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Choosing the rug last can be challenging but not daunting. Often designers begin with the rug and pull all the complementary colors, textures and patterns from the rug. Fortunately, this couple was clear on what they wanted and had a picture to work from, so that made the search much less challenging. With Ms. Hubl’s assistance, they selected an excellent "near-match" in the form of a beautiful wool contemporary rug from the <a href="http://nwrugs.blogspot.com/search/label/New%20Wave">New Wave Collection by Momeni</a>.
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<br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">It is true, duplicating what you find in a picture or on HGTV <span style="font-style: italic;">exactly</span> can be difficult. However, achieving the same feel, style and overall impact is not. With the assistance of a design consultant or experienced sales professional who is willing to work with the client as long as it takes to see the project to completion, re-creating a magazine quality look can be achieved.
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<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We at NW Rugs pride ourselves on the level of service we provide our designers and clients. Perhaps you are trying to re-create a look you have seen. Bring in pictures and/or any color swatches and paint chips you have and our team of experts will work closely with you until your inspiration becomes a reality. We have <a href="http://www.nwrugs.com/locations.html">seven locations</a> to serve you. We're here to help!
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<br />NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-72847446819121181502010-08-28T11:17:00.000-07:002010-09-11T08:57:00.573-07:00Reintroducing a Luxury Fiber to a Changing World<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">a</span>
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<br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">New Zealand</st1:place></st1:country-region> wool is a sustainable natural fiber with outstanding beauty, performance, maintenance and health benefits.</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Today’s discerning consumers are looking for more than superior quality. Increasingly, they are seeking authentic, natural products imbued with integrity and sustainability.
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<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">NW Rugs offers several collections created using <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">New Zealand</st1:country-region></st1:place> wool, which is universally considered one of the finest in the world. We believe our clients appreciate our commitment to bringing the best products available to the market.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="">Integrity</b>: <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">New Zealand</st1:country-region></st1:place> wool is grown in open pastureland following sustainable land use and animal friendly practices, resulting in fiber that is natural, renewable and biodegradable.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="">Health</b>:<span style=""> </span><st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">New Zealand</st1:country-region></st1:place> wool is non-allergenic and its natural properties provide inherent fire resistance, air purification and moisture control, creating an exceptionally safe and healthy indoor environment.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="">Comfort</b>:<span style=""> </span><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">New Zealand</st1:place></st1:country-region> wool’s natural insulating properties result from wool’s unique biological structure, thereby reducing heat loss, condensation and noise levels to create a welcoming and comfortable ambiance.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="">Beauty</b>:<span style=""> </span><st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">New Zealand</st1:country-region></st1:place> wool’s superior quality enables extensive design, color and pattern flexibility, while wool’s natural ability to shrug off dirt and spring back into shape after crushing ensures long lasting good looks to complement and enhance any room setting.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">
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<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="">Nourison</b>: <span style=""> </span>Nourison is one of the largest and most diversified producers and importers of handmade and machine made rugs. They found that <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">New Zealand</st1:country-region></st1:place></span> wool presented the best quality, so it began using it almost exclusively in its signature products.”</p> <span style="font-size:85%;">
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<br /></span>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-63618512869596933042010-04-12T15:57:00.000-07:002011-10-17T14:15:12.204-07:00Practical ideas for color matching<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S2oNpdNm-eI/AAAAAAAAAnw/fbB4-vss-XE/s1600-h/a.color-wheel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S2oNpdNm-eI/AAAAAAAAAnw/fbB4-vss-XE/s320/a.color-wheel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434170906243430882" border="0" /></a>><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10px;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Color matching can be easier said than done. It's all very well having a good grasp of color theory. You can see how other room colors have been created, and why the schemes work. But like most theory, when you come to put it into practice, it isn't quite so easy.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Here's something to think about….</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Professional interior designers don't match colors, they co-ordinate. Matching is like using a formula - co-ordinating is like an artist at work.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Don't spend hours trying to match colors exactly. It doesn't happen in nature, and if you try too hard you'll end up with an artificial look. Go back to thinking in terms of color groups.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S2oN8t1EqRI/AAAAAAAAAn4/RJmWleBV5hQ/s1600-h/soumak.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S2oN8t1EqRI/AAAAAAAAAn4/RJmWleBV5hQ/s320/soumak.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434171237121435922" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="verdana"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />One trick designers use often, especially when doing a room from scratch or re-doing a room to make it up-to-date and fresh, is to start with a rug and pull the color choices from there.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="verdana"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The rug grounds the room and therefore pulling colors from the rug will make the scheme cohesive. The room will have that pulled-together look without appearing “matchy-matchy” or over-decorated which can look fake or sterile.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p face="verdana" class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.ideas-for-home-decorating.com/color-matching.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">Here are some very practical steps you can take as you're color matching.</span></a></p><p face="verdana" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.ideas-for-home-decorating.com/color-matching.html"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></a></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >Copyright © 2006-2010 ideas-for-home-decorating.com</span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10px;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10px;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-76366102741246434942010-03-10T10:17:00.000-08:002010-03-10T11:41:01.986-08:00How Tibetan Rugs Are Made<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">The art of Tibetan rug making goes through many stages. First, the raw wool is washed by hand to remove dirt and impurities. After the wool is washed and dried in the sun, it is hand-carded repeatedly with two flat combs to straighten and arrange the fibers. When the fiber reaches the desired texture, it is then hand-spun into yarn for weaving.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S5fjg4DRMsI/AAAAAAAAAow/8QKy_qSqD-0/s1600-h/tibetan04.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S5fjg4DRMsI/AAAAAAAAAow/8QKy_qSqD-0/s320/tibetan04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447072428269318850" border="0" /></a> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Tibetan Rug making technique and process</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Tibetan rugs are woven on a rectangular, vertical loom. The loom is warped with high-grade cotton from top to bottom. A metal rod is put horizontally across the warp and yarn is looped over the rod, then onto the warp to make a pile. When the whole knot is made, a cotton weft is put across to separate the pile, then combed and condensed with a wooden hammer once the pile is compacted; it is slit with sharp blades across the metal rod to make a pile. This process is repeated until the rug is made. Tibetan Rugs come in 60, 80 and 100 knots, which is 360, 480 and 600, cut ends per square inch. </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S5fjgtp0hYI/AAAAAAAAAoo/8kUI8pribpc/s1600-h/tibetan03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S5fjgtp0hYI/AAAAAAAAAoo/8kUI8pribpc/s320/tibetan03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447072425478227330" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hand knoted Rug Variation on the Tibetan knotting system</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Density of knotting structure determines the quality of Tibetan rugs. The number of knots refers to the number per square inch. Higher knot counts cost more because it requires more labor, precision and care. Higher knot counts are woven on a finer warp with more tightly spun yarn and produce a finer rug. The beauty of the higher knot count rugs such as 100 knots rugs allow to achieve more articulated and refined designs. </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S5fjf2Eg0vI/AAAAAAAAAog/WYiRE9xYeII/s1600-h/tibetan02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S5fjf2Eg0vI/AAAAAAAAAog/WYiRE9xYeII/s320/tibetan02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447072410557797106" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >Final Process to complete the Tibetan Rug</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">When a Tibetan rug is complete, it is taken off the loom and put through a rigorous process whereby all the loose wool fibers are trimmed off by hand to bring uniformity to its surface. Depending on the design, the master cutter trims the edges of the design for it to stand out. After trimming and inspecting, it is washed and sun dried and stretched so to bring perfect symmetry in the rug.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S5fjfYYv-sI/AAAAAAAAAoY/F_rGO1Acuxc/s1600-h/tibetan01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S5fjfYYv-sI/AAAAAAAAAoY/F_rGO1Acuxc/s320/tibetan01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447072402589612738" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >The Tibetan art of weaving has been developed and transformed through time. Its vibrancy, natural harmony and aesthetics are unlike any other. The unique knotting system and the blend of Tibetan Wool and New Zealand wool gives our rugs exceptional visual depth of field and endless color possibilities unlike any other rugs in the world. Visit one of our seven showrooms to experience the exceptional beauty of Tibetan rugs.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >Thanks to Shangri-La Rugs in Berkeley, California for this information.</span><br /></span>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-26509565054327316332010-01-28T15:21:00.000-08:002010-01-28T17:20:25.947-08:00Bokhara Rugs; The oldest contemporary design you will ever find.<span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="font-family: verdana;">Bukhara</b><span style="font-family:verdana;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype></span></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" > (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbek_language" title="Uzbek language"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Uzbek</span></a>: Buxoro, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tajik_language" title="Tajik language"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tajik</span></a>: Бухоро, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_language" title="Persian language"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Persian</span></a>: </span><span style="font-size:100%;">بُخارا</span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_language" title="Russian language"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Russian</span></a>: Бухара), also <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transliteration" title="Transliteration"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">transliterated</span></a> Bukhoro and Bokhara, from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soghdian" title="Soghdian"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Soghdian</span></a> βuxārak ("lucky place"), is the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_%28political%29" title="Capital (political)"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">capital</span></a> of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukhara_Province" title="Bukhara Province"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bukhara Province</span></a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viloyat" title="Viloyat"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">viloyat</span></a>) of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbekistan" title="Uzbekistan"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Uzbekistan</span></a>. The nation's fifth-largest city, it has a population of 237,900 (1999 census estimate). The region around <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Bukhara</st1:place></st1:city> has been inhabited for at least five millennia and the city itself has existed for half that time. Located on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Road" title="Silk Road"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Silk Road</span></a>, the city has long been a center of trade, scholarship, culture, and religion. The historic center of <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Bukhara</st1:place></st1:city>, which contains numerous <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque" title="Mosque"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">mosques</span></a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrassa" title="Madrassa"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">madrassas</span></a>, has been listed by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNESCO" title="UNESCO"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">UNESCO</span></a> as one of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heritage_Sites" title="World Heritage Sites"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">World Heritage Sites</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> (Wikipedia)</span></span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S143Ve09FCI/AAAAAAAAAmI/KRkLFBsWuvA/s1600-h/390px-Bukhara03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S143Ve09FCI/AAAAAAAAAmI/KRkLFBsWuvA/s320/390px-Bukhara03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430839042847347746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br />Bokhara <span lang="en-us">rug </span>designs have originated from the Samarkand and Bokhara Region. </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> <span lang="en-us">Bokhara rugs </span>hold a high place in history and compete with the best in the world. <span lang="en-us">Bokharas</span> are a traditional piece of art suitable for any interior decor. <span lang="en-us">Bokhara rug popularity has been on the increase in recent years and the quality are workmanship very consistent with ancient methods.</span></span> (Rugbiz)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S142Q0lLBGI/AAAAAAAAAmA/_z0MhrNtIEs/s1600-h/Bokhara+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S142Q0lLBGI/AAAAAAAAAmA/_z0MhrNtIEs/s320/Bokhara+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430837863275758690" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br />Bokhara rugs have small, repeating geometric designs and are normally fine quality. <span lang="en-us">A popular Bokhara design, t</span>he elephant foot and octagonal 'gul' motifs tend to work well in both small and large spaces.</span> Our Design Consultant, Jacque Hubl says of this paricular rug and design scheme...<br /><br /><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; 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It instantly makes a space look rich. Also, pairing it with the modern bone leather sectional brought out the contemporary features of the rug even though the design is one of the oldest.</span><span style="font-size:100%;">"</span><br /><br /></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S142P1TCxgI/AAAAAAAAAlw/GT3aErI26ko/s1600-h/Bokhara+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S142P1TCxgI/AAAAAAAAAlw/GT3aErI26ko/s320/Bokhara+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430837846288287234" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span lang="en-us">They are</span> made of finely spun, soft wool. New Zealand wool is commonly used, and this can make a shiny, glossy finish that almost looks like silk. Fine <span lang="en-us">examples</span> are often closely clipped (so that their intricate designs are crisp and clear), but some are left especially thick for their quality.<span lang="en-us"> </span>Red and rust fields are most common colors, but can have ivory, navy, green, slate, teal, peach, rose or orange backgrounds. (Rugbiz)<br /><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S142PWIJmrI/AAAAAAAAAlo/WMZNBStBVow/s1600-h/Bokhara+016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S142PWIJmrI/AAAAAAAAAlo/WMZNBStBVow/s320/Bokhara+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430837837921098418" border="0" /></a><br />The graphic nature of the design makes the Bokhara rug a versitle design element for both traditional and contemporary modern spaces. Their lustre, vibrancy and overall symetry ground a design concept while adding a sense of sublte drama and luxury.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><br />Photos: Jacqueline Hubl 2010</span>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-24609657920549171992010-01-12T10:09:00.001-08:002011-11-04T09:31:20.493-07:00CLEANING SHAG RUGS<span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">a</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nwrugs.com/merch/1beige/solid/pages/LG-01-IV.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/S0y7-rmYk2I/AAAAAAAAAhY/HbBISHtMG1I/s320/SHAG+ivory.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425918336604607330" border="0" /></a><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; 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margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">We received a question via the blog the other day that we are sure has crossed the minds of many shag rug owners and prospective owners – “How do I clean a shag rug?”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Googling the question brings up a variety of methods, so many in fact that one could come away more confused than they were before researching. We hope to offer some guidance that will help.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Shag rugs come in a wide array of materials and construction, so the first step is to determine what the rug is made of and how it is made. This will help you think about the effects moisture will have on the rug and the backing.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Many rugs have a backing that is affixed with glue, so this eliminates any type of heat cleaning. Synthetic rugs may melt or degrade with high heat so that should be avoided.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />The main tool for both large and small rugs is a small clean washcloth – white is best because you will be able to see if the dirt is being removed and there will be no chance of any color transfer if the wash cloth bleeds its color.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />The first step is to vacuum the rug to lift up any dust or loose dirt. Tip: Especially with white/light colored rugs, clean the wheels of the vacuum so you don’t make track marks as you vacuum.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Set the height for high pile, at the highest possible setting to raise the roller bar the furthest away from the pile.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Do not move the vacuum back and forth. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Start at one end or side and go all the way across the rug in one smooth motion, all the way to the other side and then off the rug. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Turn the vacuum around, off the rug, and proceed along the next portion of the rug in the same way. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Repeat the process once more, making sure that you are going in the opposite direction than you did the first time on each section of the rug. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />This is a good way to do your weekly vacuuming to avoid soil build up and maintain a nice fluffy shag rug.<br /><br />For spot cleaning:</span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Note: Colored rugs may fade in the area cleaned so test clean a very small, unnoticeable area before attacking the larger spot. If there is fading, the overall method is probably better, with a little extra effort to the spotted area.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />First try a greaseless, mild dish detergent (Dove or Woolite are good choices) and mildly warm water spritzed onto the spot from a water bottle. Let it sit for a minute or two. Then, gently rub the spotted area in a circular motion, being sure to stay within the confines of the spot; you don’t want to spread the soil to the surrounding area of the rug. Then with another cloth press/dab any excess moisture. Let air dry.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />If that doesn’t do the trick, try a product like <a href="http://www.folexcompany.com/">Folex</a>. Spray that on the spot and let it sit for a several minutes. With a clean, dry, white washcloth/rag, repeat that same circular motion and then with another cloth press/dab any excess moisture. Air dry.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />For overall cleaning:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />A warm sunny day is the time to do this project because you can use the sun to dry the rug, indoors or outside. For white/cream color rugs there won’t be noticeable fading. With some color rugs there may be some fading. You can test a small area to determine how much and decide if the color change overall will matter as much as having the taint of dirt.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />This is a hands and knees project. However, if approached systematically, it isn’t that difficult and can be done in an hour or less depending on the size. Don’t wear shoes. Bare feet may have dirt or oils from walking around so wearing white socks is best. It is probably a good idea to either wear shorts or white/grey sweats for this project.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Place the rug in front of a big window to take advantage of the warm sunlight for drying. If nice enough to do outside, lay down some plastic (a drop cloth works well) or several cut open paper bags as a barrier between the ground and the rug.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Follow the same steps as above but on a larger scale. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Start at one end and closely spray the rug moving backwards so you aren’t walking over the wet portion of the rug as you go. For 8x10 and larger rugs you may want to do half the rug at a time, horizontally rather than vertically.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">After a few moments, use a white washcloth/rag in each hand and begin the circular motion process. This time start at the edge of the rug and move forward so you are crawling over clean rug as you go.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Let air dry, checking periodically to avoid over exposure to the direct sunlight.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Once dry, vacuum again using the method described above.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Two general tips that will help maintain your shag – vacuum regularly and take care of any spills/spots as soon as possible. Cleaning as close to the time of the incident will result in greater success at removing any spots and staining.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />An easy method for some 100% synthetic rugs, including the backing, is to take it out into the yard and hose it down, front and back. Then leave it in the sun to dry. Again, you will want to consider the possibility of some fading and determine if that is ok with you for your needs and the look you want to maintain in your home.<br /><br /></span> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--> <!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">As an alternative, you can contact a local professional cleaner. But, be aware that the price of this kind of cleaning can be more expensive than the rug in some cases. Best to talk with the cleaning company directly and make sure they have all the information about the materials and construction of the rug before signing on the dotted line.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Let us know how this process works for you and share any variations you make and the results. Our readers will be appreciative of your experience.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-30893393070783914192009-12-31T15:25:00.000-08:002009-12-31T15:53:44.773-08:00Hand-woven Indian Rugs<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:verdana;" ></span></span><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:10;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">a</span>
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<br /></span><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link style="font-family: verdana;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: verdana;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: verdana;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:10;" >Whether the centerpiece of an elegantly furnished living room or adding style to a high traffic area, a hand-woven rug from <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">India</st1:country-region></st1:place> enhances any space. For centuries, all the rugs woven by hand in <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> and the other rug-making countries were one-of-a-kind. These “unique creations” were priced like paintings and other original works of art, which made them unaffordable to all but the most affluent.</span>
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<br /></span><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link style="font-family: verdana;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: verdana;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: verdana;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:BellGothicStd-Black; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;">The new production process also offered the option of customizing rugs to meet special size requirements and individual design and/or color preferences. In short, this revolutionary development, along with the emergence of new weaving techniques and materials, not only made hand-woven Indian rugs much more affordable, it also opened up a host of new and exciting ways to incorporate area rugs into homes, apartments, and commercial spaces.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:10;">Presented by CARPET EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL in cooperation with the Oriental Rug Importers Association.</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10;"> For the complete .pdf of “A Shopper’s Guide to Hand-Woven Rugs from <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">India</st1:country-region></st1:place>” click <a href="http://bit.ly/5Qltk4">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <span style="font-size:85%;">
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<br /></span>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-77893026302827769522009-12-11T16:54:00.001-08:002009-12-11T17:12:37.736-08:00BASIC RUG STYLES from India<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link style="font-family: verdana;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: verdana;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: verdana;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:ArialMT; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:BellGothic-Black; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;">Thanks to the innovation and creativity of area rug designers, manufacturers and<o:p></o:p> importers, an ever-broadening spectrum of value-conscious consumers can grace<o:p></o:p> their home with a genuine handcrafted rug from <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">India</st1:country-region></st1:place>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;">The following information will help guide you to the Indian rug that will match your taste and budget:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;">
<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BASIC RUG STYLES:</span> </span><span style="font-size:10;">There are three basic styles of hand-woven Indian rugs: Traditional, Transitional, and</span><span style="font-size:10;"> </span><span style="font-size:10;">Contemporary. And there are a multitude of designs and color combinations available</span><span style="font-size:10;"> </span><span style="font-size:10;">in each of these categories.
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<br /><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nwrugs.com/merch/1black/trad/pages/atlantis-ebony-sand.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SyLqEDJmMHI/AAAAAAAAAgg/dNhldia6ZoA/s320/atlantis-ebony-sand.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414147057338691698" border="0" /></a></span><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link style="font-family: verdana;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: verdana;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: verdana;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:ArialMT; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Atlantis Collection</span>
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<br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;">The classic “Oriental” carpet, traditional style rugs are inspired by the ornate and<o:p></o:p> intricate Persian and Indo-Persian patterns and rich colors that were the wellspring of<o:p></o:p></span><st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on"><span style="font-size:10;"> India</span></st1:country-region></st1:place><span style="font-size:10;">’s rug-weaving industry.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">
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<br /><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nwrugs.com/merch/1green/trad/pages/OU405.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SyLqEnSjwBI/AAAAAAAAAgo/qX5PWfmuFDs/s320/Oushak.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414147067039957010" border="0" /></a></span><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link style="font-family: verdana;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:ArialMT; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Oushak Collection</span>
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<br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;">Transitional style rugs are adaptations of the classic Persian, Indo-Persian, and other<o:p></o:p> traditional Oriental rug patterns. They are characterized by more muted and subtle<o:p></o:p> color palettes, more open designs, and intricate patterns most often inspired by nature.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <span style="font-size:85%;">
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<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:10;">Fanciful, fashionable, and eye-catching, contemporary style rugs are the perfect accents for a residential or commercial space whose design and furnishings are distinctly modern.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <span style="font-size:85%;">
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<br /></span>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-3822714653127058502009-11-10T15:57:00.000-08:002009-11-10T15:59:09.842-08:00The Oldest Rug in the World<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/Svn-JWTDQrI/AAAAAAAAAco/WBZ1GqLVdho/s1600-h/pazyryk.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/Svn-JWTDQrI/AAAAAAAAAco/WBZ1GqLVdho/s320/pazyryk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402628664565383858" border="0" /></a><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">The oldest known rug, named the Pazyryk rug, is found in a frozen tomb in 1949.<span style=""> </span>Rug-making is, truly, an ancient craft! The Pazyryk rug dates from the 5th century B.C., making it the earliest pile-weave rug discovered in its entirety. It was discovered in 1949 frozen in a Scythian burial site in the Altay Mountains of Siberia. The importance of the Pazyryk rug is that it proves pile weaving is an ancient craft. It's dimensions are 6'6" by 6'0", woven with wool using symmetric knots at about 225 KPSI on a silk foundation. The Pazyryk has motifs from the Persian Achaemenian dynasty (550 to 331 BC.). Because of its Achaemenian motifs, many believe it was made in <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Persia</st1:place></st1:country-region> and then imported. The Pazyryk carpet is currently housed in the <st1:placename st="on">Hermitage</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Museum</st1:placetype> in <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">St. Petersburg</st1:city>, <st1:country-region st="on">Russia</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-1391101562909689902009-11-10T11:50:00.000-08:002009-11-23T14:44:14.148-08:00Jaipur Handmade Rugs<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">a</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SvnFW9Jj7cI/AAAAAAAAAcg/nK5nRVIiHOY/s1600-h/Jaipur_Lakepalace_720W_4209.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/SvnFW9Jj7cI/AAAAAAAAAcg/nK5nRVIiHOY/s320/Jaipur_Lakepalace_720W_4209.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402566226170080706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Lakeside Palace, Jaipur, India</span></span>
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<br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Jaipur Rugs is one of the renowned market players engaged in the manufacturing and export business of superior quality wool, wool-silk, pure silk and contemporary rugs and carpets. Founded in the year 1999, by Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary, a person with an experience of 30 years in the carpet business, today Jaipur Rugs has emerged as a name to reckon with in the field of manufacturing of pure Indian high quality carpets & rugs.</span>
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<br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARKHA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >"Jaipur Rugs Company offers exquisite collections of rugs, beautifully handcrafted by the master weavers of Jaipur <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. In the true sense, the real credit for delivering mind blowing & stupendous pieces of art work undoubtedly goes to the hard working weavers who come up with imaginative, innovative ideas & designs derived from life. At Jaipur Rugs Company, weavers are given the freedom of expression in the artistic zone. Our weavers have inherited their craftsmanship skills from their forefathers. Generation after generation, the tradition has been passed and our weavers have become experts in their own way. Creative images as flowers, animate objects, motifs, legends, significant stories from the pages of history to name a few, all find a place on the intricately woven surfaces of these rugs & carpets. The uniquely designed home furnishing material showcases the weavers' firm hold on the complicated art."</span>
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<br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.nwrugs.com/merch/1yellow/trad/pages/royale-SavannahSoftGoAACE9.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ROYALE</span></a>:<span style=""> </span>Elegance and luxury with intricate, complex designs and rich powerful colors. Unrivaled beauty, clarity and luster. <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">New Zealand</st1:place></st1:country-region> wool. Universal styling and appeal works with any décor. Sizes: 6x9, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14, 6’ & 8’ round; 2’6”x8’, 2’6”x10’, 2’6”x12’.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">PRESIDENTIAL</span>:<span style=""> </span>Pure, dense, plush. <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">New Zealand</st1:place></st1:country-region> wool. Timeless colors.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Sizes: 6x9, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14. (Salzburg & Charelston 6x9, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14, 6’ & 8’ round; 2’6”x8’, 2’6”x10’, 2’6”x12’.) 6’ & 8’ Scallop</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<br />NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-86922350268275090492009-10-13T12:40:00.000-07:002009-10-13T12:47:07.067-07:00Eco-friendly Interior Design<span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: verdana;">a</span><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/StTY9VlF2BI/AAAAAAAAAcA/3cnzL6_bazY/s1600-h/sustainablerug.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 201px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/StTY9VlF2BI/AAAAAAAAAcA/3cnzL6_bazY/s320/sustainablerug.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392173202145662994" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Interior design is all about creating aesthetically pleasing spaces that are safe, practical and in harmony with the rest of the surroundings. In order to carry this out effectively we must source the best materials, furniture and fixtures and fittings for the job, and in doing so, we inevitably have an impact on the environment albeit inadvertently.<br /><br />These days with so much emphasis being placed on global climate change, reducing consumption, and recycling, interior design can be a bit daunting if we want to limit our carbon footprint and still get the effect we want. However, armed with the right information, it needn't be a big challenge and we can still create beautiful rooms that are stylish, healthy and that are environmentally friendly too. So where do we begin?<br /><br />First of all it's important to note that every single thing we buy has an impact on the environment somewhere along the line either, from the way they are extracted, manufactured and processed, or from the distances they have to travel to end up in our home. Take for example paint, wood, glass, metal, textiles and furniture, each of which can have a negative impact if we don't know what to look out for but with a little effort and forethought, we are able to find eco friendly alternatives.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paint</span><br />Conventional paint contains solvents and lot of other harsh chemicals and toxins but it is possible to source paints that have a reduced effect on the environment and that don't contain solvents, which are not only a much healthier option as they won't release harmful gases into your home and the atmosphere, they can be just as effective.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wood</span><br />If possible, try to buy wood that is grown in a local forest so it doesn't have to travel long distances to end up in your home. Also, choose woods that don't have a negative effect on the environment. Look out for the FSC symbol which stands for Forestry Stewardship Council, an international non-profit organisation that will ensure that when you buy you will not be contributing to global forest destruction and threatening the livelihoods of people who depend on the forest or timber to survive.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glass and Metal</span><br />Glass and metal are fairly easy to recycle and one of the advantages of both is that in most cases they can be recycled over and over again without losing any quality. Using recycled glass and metal helps reduce the amount of resources needed to produce these materials from scratch, also the process of recycling uses a lot less energy than what is required to make new glass and metal.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Textiles</span><br />Textile production can include processes like dying and bleaching which uses a lot of energy and will produce toxic gases which are then released into the environment not to mention the harmful pesticides that are often used whilst growing the raw materials. The main things to consider when choosing an eco friendly option is how renewable the product is, in other words, can it be replenished quickly, whether the product is dyed or if natural dyes are used, and whether a lot of chemicals are required to produce it. Some of the more eco friendly choices include organic cotton, wool and hemp although there are many others available too. Rugs made of these are one of the best, most cost effective ways to add sustainability to your home décor.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Furniture</span><br />How eco friendly your furniture is will depend on the material it is made from, how it is processed and what finishes have been used, so choose carefully. Consider buying second hand furniture or items made from recycled or reclaimed materials and doing them up as this helps to keep existing items in circulation and reduces the amount of perfectly useful items ending up in landfill.<br /><br />When sourcing eco friendly materials for your interior design project, try to stick to the following guidelines:<br />- Buy from local producers and suppliers as much as possible as the less distance an item has to travel, the lower the impact on the environment<br />- Consider the type of materials you choose and whether they come from renewable and sustainable energy sources<br />- Avoid materials that contain chemical additives or that use a lot of energy during manufacturing processes<br />- When buying new items, try as much as possible to choose products that can be readily recycled after use or that can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner<br />- Consider low energy or energy saving devices and buy as much as you can from recycled or reclaimed materials<br /><br />Finally, as a result of the massive amount of publicity given to global warming and the need for conservation of energy, many producers make claims about their products that are misleading or even false so check out the credentials of any suppliers claiming that their products are certified as natural, organic or eco friendly.<br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_McEvoy"> http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_McEvoy<br /></a></span>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182724444101974923.post-15806110763008187772009-09-21T15:11:00.001-07:002009-09-21T16:02:46.157-07:00GREEN STYLE; Hemp Area Rugs<span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/Srf6Wr8vRyI/AAAAAAAAAbY/jX3cfTA5zEQ/s1600-h/hemprugMomeni.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/Srf6Wr8vRyI/AAAAAAAAAbY/jX3cfTA5zEQ/s320/hemprugMomeni.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384047147206264610" border="0" /></a><br /></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Eco friendly decorating that’s stylish, practical, and innovative has finally hit the floor. Eco sensitive rugs made from diverse materials ranging from: natural fibers like wool to upcycled poly-silk blends to recycled nylon fibers to repurposed bicycle tires are fashioned into creative and innovative forms that will have you taking a second look at what lies beneath your feet.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Inspired by nature, Verde is a completely organic collection of rugs hand-knotted of 100% hemp and colored with vegetable dyes. Part of the "Naturally…Momeni" group of products, Verde is completely eco-friendly and will offer a environmentally conscious touch to your home.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Hemp makes sense ecologically and aesthetically. In fact, hemp fiber is stronger than cotton, and its dense heavy weave lays flat. Hemp Area Rugs have a naturally course texture, and will soften somewhat with time and actually become stronger as it wears. Hemp is also naturally resistant to rot and mildew.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/Srf6XEEPHuI/AAAAAAAAAbg/CtAJ13-fmhg/s1600-h/hemp.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/Srf6XEEPHuI/AAAAAAAAAbg/CtAJ13-fmhg/s320/hemp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384047153680162530" border="0" /></a></span><br /><xml><w:worddocument><w:punctuationkerning><w:validateagainstschemas><w:compatibility><w:breakwrappedtables><w:snaptogridincell><w:wraptextwithpunct><w:useasianbreakrules><w:browserlevel></w:browserlevel> </w:useasianbreakrules></w:wraptextwithpunct><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 268435456 0 0 -2147483648 0;} @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} /* List Definitions */ @list l0 {mso-list-id:38406869; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:-1566639872 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693 67698689 67698691 67698693;} @list l0:level1 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:; mso-level-tab-stop:.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; font-family:Symbol;} ol {margin-bottom:0in;} ul {margin-bottom:0in;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="">Hemp Facts:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;font-family:verdana;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Hemp grows without pesticides and chemicals fertilizers. It actually outruns weeds.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Nearly every part of the hemp plant --from the stalk to the seeds--can be utilized for products such as cosmetics, textiles, and fiberboard. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Hemp grows up to 150 times faster than trees and yields four times as much fiber per acre. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;">Consumption of hemp products conserves oil and timber resources. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Momeni’s Verde Collection of organically hip rugs are hand-knotted from 100% hemp and colored with eco-friendly vegetable dyes. Decorating divas with chemical sensitivities will love this Momeni rug since it is free of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which are known to aggravate respiratory conditions such as Asthma and allergies.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/Srf6V0ONxYI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/UHpRR4wZvPg/s1600-h/hemp03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AVtV4NqjrLQ/Srf6V0ONxYI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/UHpRR4wZvPg/s320/hemp03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384047132247180674" border="0" /></a><br /></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="">Caring for Your Hemp Rug:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">When cleaning your hemp rug it is best to first start with using water and a toothbrush or a scrub brush depending on the size of the area you want to clean. If the area is large, we advise taking the rug outside and hosing it down. It can be left outside to dry in the summer, or hung to air dry inside. Occasionally, water is not sufficient to clean the hemp rug. In this situation, we advise using a very mild dish soap or detergent along with a toothbrush or scrub brush to clean the area. After using the mild soap, it is important to rinse the area thoroughly as any residue left on the rug may give it a powdered appearance.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Use white vinegar mixed with a mild dish soap to protect colors when cleaning. 1 cup vinegar to 1 gallon water, or stronger, is recommended. Rinse thoroughly on both sides and make sure all soap residue is gone before drying. The use of a wet-vac is ok, but hot water is strongly discouraged (luke-warm to cold water is best). Colors should be expected to fade somewhat even with these precautions. Minimum soap and maximum white vinegar (only) is the best advice against color fading. These rugs are not machine-washable. Please note that naturally dyed products may fade when placed in direct sun.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536871559 0 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="">See the entire Verde Collection</b> from Momeni at any one of our seven showrooms or call if you have questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></w:snaptogridincell></w:breakwrappedtables></w:compatibility></w:validateagainstschemas></w:punctuationkerning></w:worddocument></xml>NW RUGS...So Much Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891500925676035noreply@blogger.com0