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Ruby Rugs Blog is all about the details of oriental rugs. From colors, styles, symbols, and interior design trends, you'll find valuable tips on how to clean, remove stains, and perform routine maintenance, empowering readers to ensure their cherished rugs remain impeccable for generations to come. Visit the latest posts now!
Ruby Rugs Blog
11M ago
When it comes to home décor, one of the most important pieces in the puzzle is the rug. Not only does it play a crucial role in the aesthetic of the room, but it also has the power to tie the entire space together. A high-quality rug can last for years, and even decades, if it is well-cared for.
Handmade rugs are truly a work of art. They are made with passion, precision, and an eye for detail that is unmatched by any machine-made rug. If you are considering a handmade rug for your home, here are 10 reasons why you should go for it!
1. Handmade large rugs are unique & tell ..read more
Ruby Rugs Blog
11M ago
If you are looking for a new handmade rug to add to your home, you have come to the right place. We’ve got you covered on all things oriental rugs. From choosing the right size and style to selecting a color scheme, we can help you find the perfect one for your home. Handmade oriental rugs are timeless and elegant additions that can completely change the look of any room. They also make a great investment, as they will be in high demand for many years to come. But where do you start? There are literally thousands of choices to choose from at all price ranges and styles.
1. Know How Handwove ..read more
Ruby Rugs Blog
11M ago
We have done a lot of inner learning the last couple of years and also changing how we live with others. In this re-invented life, we have come to see new ideas flourish based on old world ideas. In 2022, interior design trends reflect our new post-covid reality and opportunity for greater creativity.
Enter "Newstalgia"
Mixing old with new makes our spaces feel more modern with comfort. The blend of vintage/retro looks with luxurious finishings and high tech is the look of 2022. The nice thing about this look is that it is very versatile and adds a bit more storytelling to your spac ..read more
Ruby Rugs Blog
11M ago
We put together this blog to inspire and delight rug lovers who are needing quality 8×10 area rugs. We don’t like to pick favorites (because they’re all our favorite ;-)), but we will focus on the beauty of these rugs and why we picked them in our BEST category.
8×10 area rugs are one of the most commonly purchased sizes of rugs. 9×12 area rugs are also very popular. But why is the 8×10 rug so perfect?
If you live in the Bay Area, then you know that many homes are not sprawling as it is a densely packed metropolitan area. The 8×10 area rug fits most rooms and works very well with a sta ..read more
Ruby Rugs Blog
11M ago
Looking for little luxuries? Ruby Rugs has been open for a few months here on Solano Avenue in Berkeley, California. As merchants here, we are also part of the Solano Avenue Association. They promote and celebrate businesses on Solano Avenue in Berkeley and Albany, CA. It’s wonderful to be a part of a 2 mile shopping district in a great neighborhood.
On July 3, 2019, the Solano Avenue Association was celebrating the re-launch of Fisher’s Custom Design Jewelry. For over 30 years, this lovely and luxurious shop has been open to the pu ..read more
Ruby Rugs Blog
11M ago
Hidden Secrets And Symbols In Oriental Area Rugs
Oriental area rugs offer a lot of mystery and fascination. It is no secret that the language of symbols are the most ancient and universal of all languages. The symbols woven into oriental rugs are of no exception. Vital ideas from matters of love, fear, life and death are all woven into these masterpieces. Every design among the primitive weavers represents vital ideals from fertility, protection and the afterlife.
In the early days of weaving, symbols had more complex meanings and then were passed on from their original cr ..read more
Ruby Rugs Blog
11M ago
Oriental rugs have always been famous for their of color. Color plays an important role in our lives, from the food we eat to how we pick furniture, color is a big deal. It can create a big “Wow” factor in a room or it can be something toned down and soft. How you choose your Persian or Oriental rugs is of course entirely up to you.
When we choose color for a room, it is not always about style, but how we “feel”. Thus choosing a color of area rug that is in alignment with who you are or where you want to be is a good choice.
Rug design, knot count and weaving te ..read more
Ruby Rugs Blog
11M ago
The silk rug has been coveted for hundreds of years, going back to the Silk Road, a famous 6,400 km Eurasian trade route from BCE until the mid-15th century. With so many new materials and textiles showing up in the world, the word “silk” is still considered to be the best of the best of fine fabrics.
The silvery, shimmery delicate look of fine silk is a preferred fabric for those with luxurious taste. Silk is made from the silk worm, otherwise known as Bombyx mori.
For at least 5000 years, the silkworm has been domesticated and producing silk beginning in China. Th ..read more
Ruby Rugs Blog
11M ago
On Thursday, April 11th, we had our official Grand Opening celebration for our luxury area rugs store. We enjoyed wonderful food from SF Kabob and flowers from Solano Florist! We had the lovely opportunity to enjoy a gorgeous mahogany baby grand piano, a collaboration with DC Piano, which was well appreciated by all our guests and especially our pianist, Alexander Coward. Claire McCabe, Corporate Relations and Foundation Manager of the Seva Foundation was present talking to guests about the wonderful gift of giving sight ..read more