Large Rug Square 20x20

Persian Miniatures

Bakhtiari Runner

Antique Persian Silk Kashan

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversize Antique Square Turkish Oushak Rug, circa 1900 19'3 x 20' Size

W 231 in L 240 in

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug ( 20' x 22'6" - 610 x 685 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug ( 20' x 22'6" - 610 x 685 ) This mansion sizes square Oushak

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug ( 20' x 22'6" - 610 x 685 )

W 240 in L 270 in

Heriz Azeri Rug 20 x 16 ft - 600 x 490 cm Bakhshaish Style Djoharian Collection

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Azeri rug in Heriz style Size: 20 x 16 ft / 600 x 490 cm. Construction: Hand-knotted Shape

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Heriz Azeri Rug 20 x 16 ft - 600 x 490 cm Bakhshaish Style Djoharian Collection

W 192.92 in L 236.23 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Square Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

" x 1' 2" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Square Throw Rug

W 14 in L 14 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Square Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

" x 1' 11" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Square Throw Rug

W 23 in L 23 in

Hemp Minimalist Large Square Turkish Kilim Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from Vintage Turkish Hemp Kilim Measures: 19" x 20".

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Hemp Minimalist Large Square Turkish Kilim Pillow

W 19 in L 20 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sultanabad Large Square Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000; in wool, silk, combinations

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sultanabad Large Square Room Size Carpet

W 156 in L 163 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Ningxia Square Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Chinese Ningxia square throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Ningxia Square Throw Rug

W 27 in L 28 in

Large Tiger Rug Wool Hand Knotted Art Deco Design by Djoharian Collection

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

A Art Deco style tiger rug, hand knotted. Size: 8.1 x 11.3 ft /247 x 347 cm Shape: Rectangular

Category

2010s Nepalese Art Deco Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Tiger Rug Wool Hand Knotted Art Deco Design by Djoharian Collection

W 97.25 in L 136.62 in

Geometric Turkish Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Large square size pillow made from a border of a tribal Turkish Anatolian rug from the 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Geometric Turkish Rug Pillow

W 19 in L 20 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Square Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

: 12' 0" x 12' 7" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Square Room Size Carpet

W 144 in L 151 in

Camel Terracotta Antique Persian Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Large Square size pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Serab rug. Zipper close, poly-fill

Category

20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Camel Terracotta Antique Persian Rug Pillow

W 20 in L 20 in

Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

" x 5' 3" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 63 in

Antique Afghan Village Rug of Traditional Ersari Turkmen Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Afghan village rug of traditional Ersari Turkmen design of small square size. The rug

Category

20th Century Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Village Rug of Traditional Ersari Turkmen Design

W 44.89 in L 54.34 in

Boucle Pillow - Abstract Stone 20x20"

By Emily Barbara

Located in Dural, AU

mix and match with our shearling pillows or shearling rug. The large 20x20" square pillow features

Category

2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Boucle Pillow - Abstract Stone 20x20"

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 0" x 5

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug

W 48 in L 70 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug

W 43 in L 62 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug

W 38 in L 49 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug

W 50 in L 73 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

: 1' 8" x 2' 7" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug

W 20 in L 31 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug

W 23 in L 45 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug

W 23 in L 26 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

highlights. Measures: 1' 10" x 3' 2" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug

W 22 in L 38 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

W 21 in L 36 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

W 24 in L 39 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

W 36 in L 66 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 61 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 61 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Hamadan accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 5" x 6

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Accent Rug

W 41 in L 80 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Accent Rug

W 42 in L 76 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 64 in

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

: 4' 6" x 5' 11" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug

W 54 in L 71 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 4

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 58 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 7" x 4

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Edwardian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 43 in L 55 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 7" x 5

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 43 in L 60 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 69 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 68 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 71 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 0" x 5

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Accent Rug

W 48 in L 65 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sampler Mahal Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sampler Mahal Throw Rug

W 45 in L 58 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Wagireh Hamadan Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000; in wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Wagireh Hamadan Throw Rug

W 25 in L 37 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Small Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

" x 6' 2" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Small Accent Rug

W 41 in L 74 in

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

border. Measures: 3' 3" x 4' 0" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug

W 39 in L 48 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Pictorial Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

: 3' 6" x 4' 9" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Pictorial Throw Rug

W 42 in L 57 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

: 4' 6" x 6' 0" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug

W 54 in L 72 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Pictorial Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

' 7" x 5' 2" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Pictorial Throw Rug

W 43 in L 62 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

' 2" x 6' 8" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Accent Rug

W 50 in L 80 in

Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 57 in

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Small Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Small Accent Rug

W 37 in L 79 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000; in wool, silk, combinations

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug

W 42 in L 57 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Art Deco Style Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000; in wool, silk, combinations

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Art Deco Style Throw Rug

W 42 in L 68 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Art Deco Style Mashad Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

. Measures: 3' 4" x 6' 3" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Art Deco Style Mashad Accent Rug

W 40 in L 75 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Hunting Scene Pictorial Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000; in wool

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Hunting Scene Pictorial Accent Rug

W 53 in L 75 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug In Grey & Brown

Located in New York, NY

brown. Measures: 3' 7" x 5' 5" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug In Grey & Brown

W 43 in L 65 in

Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug in Red & Cream

Located in New York, NY

' 10" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long history and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug in Red & Cream

W 46 in L 70 in

Rustic Grey, Red, & Cream Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Senneh Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Grey, Red, & Cream Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Senneh Throw Rug

W 44 in L 56 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug In Khaki Green & Rust

Located in New York, NY

and rust. Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 10" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug In Khaki Green & Rust

W 42 in L 58 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug in Blue-Grey, Nude, & Green

Located in New York, NY

throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000; in wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug in Blue-Grey, Nude, & Green

W 41 in L 62 in

Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Afshar Throw Rug in Brown and Cream

Located in New York, NY

throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000; in wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Afshar Throw Rug in Brown and Cream

W 44 in L 69 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

miniature throw rugs to pieces as large as a parking lot. In weaves from 20 knots per square inch to 2000

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug

W 41 in L 72 in

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Large Rug Square 20x20 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large rug square 20x20 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every large rug square 20x20 was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large rug square 20x20, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right large rug square 20x20, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Large Rug Square 20x20?

The average selling price for a large rug square 20x20 at 1stDibs is $20,500, while they’re typically $159 on the low end and $125,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right area-rugs-carpets for You

Antique, new and vintage area rugs and carpets are a simple way to add warmth and style to any space. Area rugs can be seasonal or changed with other decorative objects to refresh an interior. Carpet piles materials can vary from wool and cotton to silk and synthetic fibers, and the purpose of a floor covering can range from reducing noise to offering a place to sit.

Vintage rugs can ground a space, and arranging furniture around them creates a measured focal point. Key furniture pieces can be placed on the rug or just the legs, such as with furniture like coffee tables in your living room.

So, how can you tell if a rug is high quality or vintage?

The three main components that determine the quality of a piece are the dyes, the wool and the number of knots per square inch. Ultimately, however, if you want to be sure the rug you’re buying is truly an antique, it is best to consult an expert.

If you want a creative design that stands out, area rugs or carpets can provide layers of color. Rugs and carpets reflect a global heritage of textiles and weaving, such as ornately patterned Persian and Indian designs. Visually striking Chinese rugs can add a delicate touch of color, while modern rugs make a statement with their geometric patterns.

Turkish rugs, with their ruby reds and misted blues, their entwined botanical designs and rhythmic geometries, are as beloved today as they were in the 13th century. The West’s current infatuation with Moroccan and North African tribal rugs stretches to the mid-20th century, when modern furniture designers embraced bold geometric patterns and even bolder palettes as counterpoints to form-follows-function interiors. Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier were among the designers who used these rustic, natural rugs to offset austere interiors.

If you properly maintain your antique and vintage rugs, they will last for many years. When you’re thinking about how to clean a rug, it is important to keep in mind that your vacuum is not too harsh for your favorite floor covering. Frequent vacuuming is in fact necessary to remove everyday dirt that otherwise wears down the pile. Omri Schwartz of Nazmiyal does, however, stipulate that “it’s best to use an ordinary suction vacuum without bristles, as the bristles can damage the rug’s pile.” Rotating the carpet every couple of years is also recommended — it ensures that the rug gets even foot traffic.

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