If you've ever done a simple search for area rugs online, you've likely been presented with an overwhelming assortment of options, thousands and thousands of results, from modern rugs to antique rugs, contemporary styles and traditional styles, cheap rugs and unbelievably expensive rugs. What you were looking for, maybe an 8x10 wool rug for your living, has quickly become a maze of options to sift through and how do you know which one is the right one? How do you know which one is going to be a great quality, rug that will last for many years and look beautiful for just as long? We'd lik ..read more

At Main Street Oriental Rugs, we've had the recent pleasure of completing a full antique rug restoration and repair of the large and stately Persian Bidjar that resides in the Governor's office located at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Maryland. Over many years, the rug had sustained wear and tear from foot traffic and moth damage was present. The rug needed to be refreshed with a cleaning first, followed by careful repairs. Our master repairman, who has experience restoring rugs you can see in museums, focused on an overall restoration of the governor's rug, including meticulous work ..read more

In my previous post, I shared a photo journal about my recent visit to Lahore, Pakistan, where I had the opportunity to spend some time learning more than I already knew about their rug weaving industry and how it has evolved over centuries.  Rug weaving is a practical artform that has existed since at least the 3rd century BC. A simple concept of taking sheered wool, turning that wool into yarn, dying that yarn, and then interweaving a warp and weft to finally create an area rug. The steps at face-value are indeed simple, however, there is another element that is present that makes ..read more

This vintage Pakistani Bokhara came to us in need of some special attention - the fringe and original binding had seen much better days and the rug was due for a good cleaning. In some cases, a full restoration is the best route when repairing a rug, but other times, a simpler solution is ideal. So we added a brand new binding on all four sides for a neater look and gave this piece a Super Wash and now it's ready to find a new home!     This rug is available for purchase for only $299! -- if you'd like to make it yours, click here: 4'1" x 6'1" Pakistani Bokhara Until next ..read more

This antique Persian Heriz rug came to us damaged with a sizable piece missing from the border. To many, the task of repairing such significant damage would be discouraging as the work required to restore the rug takes knowledge, patience, and time. Our skilled repair professionals were able to repair the border by carefully reweaving the area by hand, the final result is flawless. If you have rugs for repair, click here to contact us today for a free consultation. Until next time, thank you for reading ..read more

We're honored to have been awarded Best of Houzz 2020 in Customer Service for the 4th year in a row! Thanks due to our wonderful new and loyal customers! Main Street Oriental Rugs of Ellicott City, MDAwarded Best Of Houzz 2020 The Annual People’s Choice Award from the Houzz Community Highlights Home Remodeling and Design Professionals with Most Popular Designs and Top Ratings Ellicott City, USA, February 19th 2020 – Main Street Oriental Rugs of Ellicott City, MD has won a “Best Of Houzz” award for Customer Service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. Main Stre ..read more

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Unleash Your Inner Designer with These 25 Simple Home Decor Ideas April 25, 2023 by Jamie Forbes | RedfinClick here to read the full article on redfin.com If you’re anything like us, you probably love the idea of transforming your living space into a cozy, stylish, and welcoming haven. However, the thought of home decor can often be overwhelming, especially if you’re working with a limited budget or feel like you lack the skills of an interior designer. The good news is that you don’t need to be a pro to create a beautiful home that reflects your personality and style. With these simple home ..read more

We look forward to sharing with you a new selection of hand-knotted, 100% wool area rugs, hand-picked in Pakistan. The rugs will arrive in a few weeks, for now, enjoy this photo-journey of the wonders of hand-knotted Oriental rugs in Pakistan. My most recent buying trip took me to the city of Lahore in Pakistan -- the second largest city in the country -- where I hand-selected a beautiful assortment of handmade rugs, from Chobis to Peshawar, Bokharas to Gabbehs, and some new takes on old designs with fresh color palettes. I visited with the workers who prepare the wool, the weavers who m ..read more

This Kilim rug came to us with a sizeable hole in the rug's field and the hole also happened to partially destroy one of the floral motifs that beautifully adorned the rug. In order to repair this flatweave rug, our expert repairwoman had to carefully create a new foundation and then reweave the area, mimicking the floral design. After several hours or meticulous work, the final result looks great and our customer was thrilled! If you have a flatweave rug in need of repair, click here to contact us today for a free cost estimate! Until next time, thank you for reading ..read more