Rug Buying Guide

There are some beautifully executed Persian rugs and Oriental rugs made in workshops noted for their skill and expertise, however, at the opposite end of the spectrum bonded child labour is still a big problem in the rug and carpet making industry.

In 2006 the International Labour Organisation announced that there was 28 million fewer child labourers than there was 4 years previous. This article will explain what bonded child labour is and how we can help to bring this statistic down further.

What is Bonded Child Labour?

All rugs and carpets require specific care in order to keep their appearance and lengthen their lifespan.

There is minor but important differences in caring for machine made and handmade rugs, if done properly you can add considerable life to your rug.

General Rug Maintenance

Prevention is better than a cure as the saying goes, so we have compiled a list of ways in which you can prevent your rugs ever getting damaged:

In this article the North East Rugstore review’s some of their newest collections of Exclusive Handmade Chinese Rugs and Hall Runners.

Sometimes the hardest part of choosing a rug is finding the right size for your room. Although most of our ranges are available in bespoke, made to order sizes, the delivery dates can range anywhere from 12 weeks up to 12 months depending on the type, country of origin and whether the rug is handtufted or handknotted.

The Rugstore hopes to take away some of the problems associated with buying a new rug by programming new sizes into their already successful collections