How to Hang a Persian Rug

Did you know that many people hang aPersian Rug on the wall instead of having on the floor? Why? Because a Persian Rug hung on the wall under goes less and wear tear, no one one is walking on it so it will last longer and have less trauma made to it. Some people don't realize that Persian Rugs are often used as display on the wall versus as item to walk on, many people do this because Persian Rugs display intricate and symmetrical designs. These designs and the vast deep colors used make them the perfect art piece. Since Persian Rugs are inclined to be heavy, you need to make sure that you hang your Persian Rug securely to insure that you preserve the fiber and value of the rug.

There are a few ways you can hang your Persian Rug
on the wall. One way is using it as a framed picture with a picture frame, another is using Plexiglas, or could could even hang it has is with some additional materials. Some materials you would need are:

• Glass frame which needs to have a acid-free back, it should be larger than the size of the rug.


• You would also need some Plexiglas sheets this should also be larger than the size of the rug.


• Wooden dowel or you can use a curtain rod but which ever one you use needs to be the same width as the rug.


• Cloth curtain rod sleeves.


• Sewing needle and heavy thread.


• Picture hanging hardware.


• Picture lighting hardware (optional).


• Curtain rod holders these need to be big enough to hold dowel or curtain rod.


• Drill.


• Screws with open-threaded ends.


• Decorative hardware (screws).


• Picture hanging wire.

Please note you will not need all of the materials stated above, read the different ways you can hang your Persian Rug. Once you decide you will see the exact materials you need.

The first thing you want to do is frame the Persian Rug.
You do this by laying the Persian Rug flat on the glass picture frame, make sure that glass is clean and free of any dirt or debris. Close the frame with the acid-free backing and make sure to close the picture using the snaps that come with the frame. You will need to install the hanging hardware next, but make sure that when you chose a spot to hang your Persian Rug, that you do so in a place that is away from direct sunlight. Finally install the lighting hardware, this can be used to light your rug at night.

Using the sew cloth sleeves method

Using the utmost care sew the cloth sleeves on the back at the top. You can sew it all the way from end to end, or at both ends at the center. Next insert the wooden dowel or curtain rod into the cloth sleeves. Finally install the curtain rod holders on wall, be sure to do this in a location out of direct sunlight. Once you have the rod holders installed hang the rug by the rod.

Finally hanging your Persian Rug using Plexiglas

What you need to do is put the Plexiglas sheets together, make sure they are on top of each other. Next drill a hole carefully in each corner, then two holes on the top edge in the middle. Third place the rug in between the Plexiglas sheets. Fourth insert the decorative screws in each corner and tighten them, insert the picture wire in the middle holes which will be used for hanging the Plexiglas. Finally add the picture hanging hardware on wall in again in a location out of direct sunlight and hang the framed rug.

3X16 Tabriz Persian Rug

A Tabriz rugsis a type of Persian rug from the city of Tabriz. Tabriz is one of the oldest rug weaving centers which makes a huge assortment of different types of rugs.

Tabriz rugs are often measured in the midst of the finest woven rugs in the World. Then again, while you can find some fine Tabriz rugs in museums, collections and inventories around the globe, historically, there many different types of goods that come from Tabriz not just rugs and carpets.

Tabriz rugs have great variation in design amongst one another. Some Tabriz rugs may be extremely fine in quality and sheared very thin, while others made during the 1960's were fairly thick and of a coarser quality. Tabriz rugs are often woven with wool or silk on either a cotton or silk foundation and rarely feature a wool foundation. Some of the Tabriz rug
designs include medallions, Herati/Mahi, figural, pictorial, and 3-d shaped
rugs.

The color palette can vary from very bold and contrasting shades to subtle and even pastel coloring. Conceivably one of the most consistent features of a Tabriz rug is the design basics. Tabriz rugs repeatedly have palmettes integrated into the borders, rarely do they ever have flowing vines in the background. The major producers in Tabriz today include: Alabaf of Tabriz, Galibafi Nassadji Tabriz , and Miri Brothers.

The town of Tabriz has maintained the title to be the most famous rug making center in the Iran and the world. It has played a significant role in development of the rich traditions which include decorative and applied arts.

The art of making the Tabriz rug began was in the 12th-16th centuries. There are about 200 Tabriz school masterpieces of the classical or "golden" period of the 14th century, which are characterized by a peaceful merge of the art of making miniature paintings and weaving. These masterpieces maintain a high level of craftsmanship demonstrated by the artists and carpet weavers. The Tabriz school can be divided into 2 subgroups: Tabriz and Ardabil which will talk about in another post.

Mashad is the capital municipality of the province of Khorasan in northeastern Iran. This consecrated municipality is well-known for the shrine of the eighth Shiite Imam, Imam Reza. Additionally to being known as a rug-weaving center, Mashad also trades rugs for other neighboring villages and tribes such as Baluchis and Turkomans of Iran, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The vast majority of

Mashad rugs are woven in workshops; others are made on home-based looms in surrounding villages. Mashad mostly produces large rugs, with the majority of Mashad rugs being woven with the asymmetrical (Persian) knot although the symmetrical (Turkish) knot is found.

10X13 Mashad Persian Rug 30-35 years old.


10X13 Mashad Persian Rug 30-35 years old.

The pattern of Mashad rugs is usually curvilinear although the most common Mashad design is shah abbasi medallion with the corner show casing large pendants. This design is similar to the Kashan shah abbasi rug which features a medallion and the corner of the rug having a diamond shape medallion and a background covered with shah abbasi motifs. You can also find some similarity to the Kerman Koran rug which features a medallion with a corner design and a much plainer background; but, the medallion of the Kashan shah abbasi rug tends to be more circular than Kerman medallions.

10X13 Kashan Persian Rug


10X13 Kerman Persian Rug

An exclusive feature, which helps us tell apart Mashad rugs from Kashan rugs, is their extended corners. The corners of the Mashad medallion and corner layout are so long that it is rare that they do not meet near the center of each border on all sides of the rug. Another feature in this design which can help differentiate Mashad rugs from other rugs, which can also make them yet further similar to Kashan rugs, is the weavers exclusive use of color. They use a deep red color for the background and dark blue for the medallion, corners, and the border. On the other hand, they use all colors are used in creating the motifs.

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It is best to have a professional clean your rugs for you, prices can range from $2 a square foot and go up. But if you feel that you want to do yourself and you just want to a do a little cleaning here are a few tips to help you.

1. I do recommend that you do get a professional washing very one to three years. This is the thing to do to insure your rugs last.
2. Rotate your rug once a year, this will insure even wear. If your rug is in a high traffic area then do it once every six months. If it is not in a high traffic area and does not get much traffic at all you can even rotate it once every two years.
3. Rugs should be vacuumed regularly to insure they last, but don’t vacuum the fringe. Vacuuming insures you remove all the dirt and it restores life to the rug.
4. Try using padding under the rugs and make sure you use a good quality pad. Padding helps protect the rug from dirt, wear and of course it prevents the rug from slipping.
5. Spill removal- if you get a stain on your rug dilute it with plenty of water, and then blot the stain from the edge of the stain towards the center. This will prevent the stain from spreading or forming a ring. Don’t rub the area; if the spill is solid then take a spoon and carefully scoop up the material. Repeat the procedure if necessary. One thing you want to make sure you do is take care of the spill as soon as it happens.


You should have a stain removal kit handy, as you need to work quickly to remove any stains or spills. Have a bucket and include the following items in your bucket: Clean cloths, cloth brush, mild detergent (make sure not to use bleaches or alkalies), white vinegar, dry cleaning fluid, sponges, alcohol, glycerin and a week ammonia (about 7% solution).

Quick tips to remember when clean stains
1. You must work quickly.
2. Blot up excess spills with paper towels. Do Not Rub.
3. Apply any solution(s) as shown on list with a clean cloth working from edge to center.
4. Pat with paper towels. Dry with fan or hair blower.
5. Restore pile with clothes brush.

Wax removal tips- Try by placing a blotter or brown paper bag over the spot. Put hot iron over the blotter. Wait a few minutes until the wax is absorbed into the blotter. Repeat if necessary. Make sure you keep moving iron and do not let it stay in one place or you will burn the rug.
Removing an ink stain – Take a can of hairspray and saturate the stain, allow it to dry, then brush lightly with a solution of water and vinegar.
Removing glue and chewing gum- to remove the glue saturate the spot with a cloth soaked in vinegar or alcohol. To remove gum press ice cubes against the spot, wait until it becomes brittle and breaks off. Use spot remover to remove any remaining traces of the spot.

If you follow these tips your rugs should last a lifetime, when in doubt seek the help from a professional.