Love style? Love Afghan/Persian rugs

Do you consider yourself to have style and elegance?  Is your home full of beautiful things?  If so, you are going to love our Afghan and Persian rug collections and you’ll soon see why the FrithRugs brand is synonymous with traditional rugs.

Afghan Art

Our Afghan rugs are quite simply a work of art in their own right.  Some are influenced by Persian design, others have a more Oriental style – regardless of what type of design draws your attention, you can be sure your Afghan rug has been perfectly crafted by experts. 

For example, the Afghan Mushwani Tribal rugs are made in Western Afghanistan – they tend to use darker colours and they are usually available in smaller sizes to suit a more compact room.

Kelims are still made using vegetable dyes and their striking patterns complement modern neutral colour schemes as well as period homes.  The offer a flat tapestry and predominantly feature colours of blue, green, yellow, and red in geometric patterns

Meanwhile the Kaynak collection often feature bigger and bolder designs in bright blue and red and their strong colour will brighten any room.  Many of these rugs are available in a range of sizes and shapes.

Perfect Persian

For the more discerning homebuyer a Persian rug is the rug to have on the floor. The art of carpet weaving in Iran originated more than 2,500 years ago. Throughout Iran’s history, Persian rugs have been woven by both nomads and royal court producers and there are hundreds of Persian rug types because they are named after the tribe that created them or the area they were from.

Even though today’s rugs have been updated, very little has changed in terms of the way they are made and in particular the use of vegetable and plant dye.  

These products are among the most expensive rugs on the market, however, many are of exceptionally fine quality and designs which often include patterns native to the area the rug was woven.

FrithRugs stock an amazing range of Persian rugs in numerous sizes and designs and our experts are happy to guide you through the buying process to ensure you select the rug that is right for you and your home.

It’s no wonder that our stately homes, palaces, museums and historic houses contain Persian rugs – they have always been recognised as prestigious objects and if you enjoy the finer things of life, then your home deserves one of these original works of art.

Browse our full collection of Afghan and Persian rugs online or in one of our outlets and with such a wide choice available, you are sure to find a rug that will suit your home.

Indian Indulgence

One of the quickest and easiest ways to introduce a flavour of India to any room is with the addition of an Indian rug.

India is a hugely diverse nation and so it stands to reason there is not really one single style that will reflect it.  With a culture that is thousands of years old, it’s not difficult to introduce Indian influences - there are such a lot to choose from and as the home of traditional rugs, you will find a huge selection of Indian flavours to choose from.

 Traditional rugs

  From the exceptional detail found in our Fine Indo Persian collection    rugs to the original Persian patterns found in our Keshan collection -      from the gorgeous look and touch of our Jaipur Silk Mix to the                classic Emperor designs which will grace any home, traditionalists        will find a design to suit their needs.

   Modern rugs

   And we haven’t forgotten those who want a more modern Indian rug.We have a collection of bold, bright Kelims  which will add a splash of contemporary colour and design to a room, while the block colours found in our Dhurrie flat weave rugs will pull your interior design theme together.   

India is all about colour.  We love all the colours found in our Indian rugs - they remind us of the spices that India is so famous for.  Bright red, burnt orange, sunny yellow, it’s not hard to reinvigorate a boring British lounge with an exotic taste of India.  Once you have your rug insitu, select a couple of colours from that and use it to add a couple more Indian pieces.

Perhaps the classic Buddha, or some paisley patterned cushions and throws on the sofa?  Don’t forget some well-placed metal hanging l lamps or tea light holders and some hand painted elephant ornaments.

FrithRugs is the only place to buy your traditional rug

Fine Indo Persian

Homes & Antiques Magazine celebrates its 300th issue in November and we are really pleased to be featured in the magazine which celebrates traditional and period homes and properties.

We are also really proud of the fact that the FrithRugs brand is synonymous with traditional rugs including the quintessential Persian, Afghan and Oriental designs.  The great thing about these rugs is that they look equally at home in a period home as they do in a contemporary setting, which is whey they are always such a best seller.

If you want to invest in a piece that will not only stand the test of time but could even be an investment piece for the future, then look no further than FrithRugs as we offer a huge selection of traditional designs which means you are sure to find something to suit your home and your personality.

If you love the idea of having one of these timeless classics in your home but are not sure where to start, ask one of our rug experts for advice.  All our staff are fully trained to be able to provide you with honest, no nonsense information about would would work well for your family. Our staff will go through the choices available for your home and lifestyle.

Our top tips for your traditional rug:

1.  Most traditional rugs look their best on a hard wood floor

2.  Try to avoid direct sunlight - but if you can't - rotate your rug on a regular basis

3.  You can use your rug to zone areas of a room - especially large spaces.

So when you are looking for a traditional rug – look no further than www.frithrugs.co.uk

Afghan or Persian Rugs - The perfect choice for the discerning home

If you are looking for a rug that embodies taste, style and elegance then look no further than our Afghan and Persian rug collections which offer the most comprehensive choice in the UK and so ensuring the FrithRugs brand is synonymous with traditional rugs.

Afghan Art

While some Afghan rugs draw heavily on Persian influences, others have a more Oriental style, but each rug is a work of art in its own right, representing the craftsmanship of the weavers who boast a diverse range of cultures and artistic sensibilities.  For example, Ziegler rugs have been designed with the western market in mind and fit perfectly into almost any home. Their muted colours use vegetable dyes and their simple but striking patterns complement modern neutral colour schemes.

The Kelim offers a flat tapestry and predominantly feature colours of blue, green, yellow, and red in geometric patterns. 

 

 

Meanwhile the Kundoz range have short piles which makes them very hardwearing and their strong red colour  represents some of the best of Afghan weaving today.

 

Perfect Persian

 For the more discerning homebuyer a Persian rug is the rug to have on the floor.  This area has always been renowned for its carpet and rug weaving and is a key part of the culture dating back thousands of years.   In modern Iran the tradition continues today with an estimated 1.2 million weavers still working to produce these much loved carpets.

These products are among the most expensive rugs on the market and this is due to the intricate hand woven designs which can take months to perfect.  Many are of exceptionally fine quality and made up of designs which generally include motifs native to the area the rug was woven.

 

FrithRugs stock 50 different styles of Persian rugs and our experts are happy to guide you through the buying process to ensure you select the rug that is right for you and your home.

Rug care

Although some of these rugs are expensive, look after them well and they could increase in value over time, making them an excellent investment.

In order to get the most from your rug, try to avoid laying it in direct sunlight as this will eventually fade the colour.   We recommend that you rotate your rug so that you even out any wear and when cleaning, use suction only vacuum cleaners (cylinder or pipes from upright) to avoid damage.

So don’t hide your Afghan or Persian rug away in a dark unused room.  Make sure you have it on display for your family and visitors to enjoy.  And remember, if you think your rug is too precious to put on the floor, you can hang it on the wall – they are works of art after all!