Ultra-chic and sophisticated, traditional Persian rugs and carpets are a thing of timeless beauty. They’ve been around for years and are making a big splash in the decor world once again. Not only are they durable, add a punch of personality to your home but can also enhance any decor style.
Can’t blame you for taking a major shine to them. Keep scrolling if you’re obsessed like us.
How to pick an authentic traditional Persian carpet:
The most important feature to look out for when looking for an authentic Persian carpet is the knot count. Top quality rugs will have at least 120 to 160 knots per square inch. The materials used to make Persian rugs are made of wool, silk or a wool-silk blend and can come in a variety of natural colours. This is because they are dyed with natural ingredients such as cochineal insects for reds, indigo plant for blues and pomegranate rind for shades of yellow.
Caring and cleaning the carpet:
Hand-made rugs should be vacuumed regularly to prevent dirt from settling into the pile of the carpet, especially avoiding vacuuming the tassels or fringes to prevent damage. Other things to avoid when caring and cleaning for the carpet is to avoid steam-cleaning or making the carpet wet. There are professional services specialising in cleaning hand-woven carpets, some of them provided by stores that sell the carpets themselves. It is recommended that having your carpet professionally cleaned every 5 to 10 years.
WHERE TO BUY TRADITIONAL PERSIAN CARPETS:
Al-Shahzadi HK
Spanning three generations, Al-Shahzadi HK has had over half a century in the business of Persian carpets, the family-run carpet shop boasts boast a large selection of hand-woven traditional (and modern) Persian carpets and rugs in different colors, sizes, shapes and country of origins. Every piece is made of 100% silk, wool or cotton. Their range of carpets which stretch between 3ft and 20ft fits in any room of the home. They also provide professional cleaning services for hand-woven carpets and an upgrade program for those who already own Persian carpets and would like to trade in for an even finer iteration.
Price: HK$5,000 – $350,000
Contact: (852) 2834 8396
Location: Wan Chai
Tribal Rugs Centre
Having been in the business since 1967, the staff at Tribal Rugs Centre have earned a reputation for their expertise in traditional Persian carpets and Oriental rugs. Providing a one-stop service for authentic handcrafted traditional Persian carpets made from silk, wool and silk-wool blend from various regions namely Nain, Tabriz, Qom, Shiraz, Kashan, Isfahan, including vintages dating back a century. Their rugs normally range between 3ft to 12ft and larger.
Providing a one-stop service for homeowners, they also offer cleaning and repair services as well as bespoke rugs for homeowners and businesses in the city and beyond who prefer a specific pattern, colour, and size – meeting the demand that that many remaining traditional carpet stores in Hong Kong don’t.
Price: HK$18,000 – $350,000
Contact: (852) 2544 0455
Location: Hollywood Road, Central
Rug Store HK
Rug Store HK is a father-and-son business that carries a large collection of the premium quality hand-knotted Persian carpets in various colours and sizes, as well as other tribal and oriental rugs from countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan and Turkey, personally hand-picking their products from individual family-run weavers. Having been in business for over 30 years, they have earned a loyal following that continue to order hand-woven rugs and carpets after moving out of the city, serving customers online and providing direct shipping to countries around the world. Beyond this, they also provide cleaning and repair services for vintage carpets ensuring your precious investments last for decades more. Those interested in visiting their warehouse can Whatsapp them three to four hours ahead of time.
Price: HK$5,000 – $65,000
Contact: (852) 28513665 / (852) 90180897
Location: Po Tung Road, Sai Kung
Persian Arts Ltd
Boasting a huge selection of vintage and modern Persian carpets and rugs, Persian Arts Ltd offers hand-made traditional Persian carpets for the home. With in-depth knowledge and over 20 years in the business, customers can rest assured that they know what they are doing when it comes to sourcing high quality hand-woven wool and silk rugs and carpets from skilled artisans from around the world. They also provide professional cleaning services for your hand-woven carpets.
Price: Enquire for more information
Contact: (852) 2524 8901
Location: Wyndham St, Central
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