Rug Guides: Buying, Sizing & Care Tips

Oushak rugs from western Turkey pair big, airy designs with soft apricot, gold, blue and sage tones that suit today's homes. Here's where they come from, why their colors look the way they do, and how to size and style one.

Nain is Persia's finest modern weave, known for silk-outlined motifs and very high knot counts. Here's how the LA grading system works, what the colors and Habibian signatures mean, and how to size and care for one.

Heriz rugs are the bold, geometric Persian rugs most people picture when they think "classic Persian." Here's how they're woven in Iran, why the wool wears for generations, the real difference between a Heriz and an Indian Serapi, and which size fits your room.

Tabriz rugs range from fine silk-highlighted medallion pieces to simple geometric weaves, which makes them hard to compare. This guide explains what defines a Tabriz rug, how to judge quality and raj, and which designs work best in each room.

Rugs slide, curl at the corners, and wear out faster without a pad underneath. Here's what a rug pad actually does, which type fits your floor, and how we size and recommend them in our own showroom.