Carpet Guide

Few carpet designs are as loved, or as instantly recognisable, as the Persian carpet. Rich medallions, flowing florals and detailed borders have decorated homes and palaces...

A good Janamaz carpet keeps a prayer space clean, comfortable and orderly. For a masjid or prayer hall, the right choice depends on the material, the...

A dhurrie is one of India's oldest rug styles, and one of the easiest to live with. It is thin, flat and light, so it works...

A round shaggy rug is a small bundle of comfort. The plush pile feels soft underfoot, the circle shape softens a room full of straight lines,...

A shaggy runner is a long, narrow rug with a deep, plush pile. It is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to add softness...

A round rug softens a room full of straight lines. It works under a round dining table, in a reading corner, at the foot of a...

A runner is the long, narrow rug that turns a plain hallway, kitchen or bedside into a finished space. It also protects the floor where you...

A shaggy rug is the quickest way to make a room feel softer and warmer. The deep, plush pile feels good underfoot, adds texture to a...

When you shop for a rug in India, the label often says just "wool" or "premium material". That tells you very little. The type of wool...