THE JOURNAL
Notes from the Gallery Floor
Notes from
the Gallery Floor
Stories on craftsmanship, care, and the quiet history into every piece — written
by the people who source, restore, and live with these rugs every day.
Stories on craftsmanship, care, and the quiet history
into every piece — written by the people who source,
restore, and live with these rugs every day.
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Care & Cleaning
Why Vacuuming Is the Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do to a Hand-Knotted Rug
The wrong tool, used the wrong way, can undo decades of careful weaving in a single afternoon.
Care & Cleaning
How Often Should a Fine Rug Actually Be Professionally Cleaned?
The honest answer depends on foot traffic, pets, and sunlight — not a fixed calendar.
Care & Cleaning
Why a Rug Pad Matters More Than the Rug You Put On It
It is the cheapest thing you will buy for a rug and the one that decides how long the rug lasts.