by Boga Rugs | Jun 27, 2026 | Cleaning & Care
Moving, renovating, or rotating seasonal rugs? Here’s exactly how to store an oriental rug without returning to a moth-eaten, mold-damaged, or misshapen mess. We see the results of bad storage more than you’d think. Someone moves, puts a rug in a storage...
by Boga Rugs | Jun 25, 2026 | Buying Guides, Rug History & Craft
Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan, Heriz, Qom — Persian rug names get thrown around constantly, but what do they actually mean? A dealer’s guide to the major city and regional styles. In the Persian rug world, the city or region of origin isn’t just a label. It...
by Boga Rugs | Jun 23, 2026 | Buying Guides
Runner rugs are one of the most practical rug purchases you’ll make — and one of the easiest to get wrong. The wrong size, the wrong pile height, or the wrong backing can turn a hallway into a tripping hazard. We sell a lot of runners at Boga, and the questions...
by Boga Rugs | Jun 20, 2026 | Buying Guides
The oriental rug world has a long history of misrepresentation — “hand-made” labels on machine rugs, inflated provenance claims, and the infamous “closing sale.” Here’s what to look for. I want to be careful with the word...
by Boga Rugs | Jun 18, 2026 | Buying Guides
People ask us constantly whether their rug is an investment. The honest answer is complicated — and it depends entirely on what you bought and where you bought it. The short version: some oriental rugs hold their value well, and a small category of antique and...
