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...
by Boga Rugs | Jun 16, 2026 | Buying Guides
Layering rugs is having a major moment in interior design — and done right, it’s one of the most effective ways to add depth, texture, and personality to a room. Done wrong, it looks like a yard sale. We get questions about rug layering more often than we did...
by Boga Rugs | Jun 13, 2026 | Buying Guides, Rug History & Craft
Tribal rugs are woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic people whose weaving traditions predate any city workshop by centuries. They look different because they are different — in every meaningful way. When someone walks into Boga and asks about tribal rugs, I know...
