The Senneh Knot blog
Care, repair and how to read a handmade rug, from a family that has bought from the weavers since 1987.
November 8, 2026 · 2 min read
How often should you clean an oriental rug?
Every two to three years is our rule of thumb for a handmade rug. Here is what changes that, and what to do in between cleans.
November 8, 2026 · 2 min read
What rug repair involves, and when it is worth it
Frayed edges, worn fringe and thin patches: what each rug repair does, when it is worth doing, and when to stop and call us.
November 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Persian and oriental rugs: what is the difference?
Persian and oriental get used as if they mean the same thing. They do not, quite. Here is the difference, and whether it matters.
November 8, 2026 · 3 min read
How to tell if a rug is really hand-knotted
Turn the corner over. The back of a rug says more than the front. Five simple checks that show whether a rug was knotted by hand.