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Loom Lesson: What do the Motifs on My Rug Represent?

First-time vintage rug shoppers may find themselves feeling overwhelmed by terminology (they must not be shopping at District Loom!). Heriz, Gabbeh, Oushak, Kilim… it can feel complicated. In this Loom Lesson, we’re breaking down some of our favorite rug motifs –– those gorgeous designs that make vintage Persian and Turkish carpets so special.

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Vintage Rugs 101

Vintage Rugs 101

We've done our fair share of interviews providing helpful tokens of knowledge we've learned over our years of sourcing and selling vintage rugs. What we JUST realized, is that we...

Vintage Rugs 101

We've done our fair share of interviews providing helpful tokens of knowledge we've learned over our years of sourcing and selling vintage rugs. What we JUST realized, is that we...

House Hunters: District Loom Commercial Space in Bozeman, Montana!

House Hunters: District Loom Commercial Space in Bozeman, Montana!

House hunting in this real estate market is CRAZY! Although we haven't yet found a house to purchase, we have signed a multi-year commercial lease in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. We...

House Hunters: District Loom Commercial Space in Bozeman, Montana!

House hunting in this real estate market is CRAZY! Although we haven't yet found a house to purchase, we have signed a multi-year commercial lease in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. We...

Loom Lesson: What Do The Motifs on My Rug Represent?

Loom Lesson: What Do The Motifs on My Rug Represent?

In this Loom Lesson, we’re breaking down some of our favorite rug motifs –– those gorgeous designs that make vintage Persian and Turkish carpets so special. 

Loom Lesson: What Do The Motifs on My Rug Represent?

In this Loom Lesson, we’re breaking down some of our favorite rug motifs –– those gorgeous designs that make vintage Persian and Turkish carpets so special. 

Are Rug Pads a Waste of Money? 

Are Rug Pads a Waste of Money? 

Vintage and antique carpets are special, and once you’ve found the one, you will want to do everything you can to treat it right. So, is a rug pad really...

Are Rug Pads a Waste of Money? 

Vintage and antique carpets are special, and once you’ve found the one, you will want to do everything you can to treat it right. So, is a rug pad really...

Loom Lesson: Types of Knots and Why They Matter

Loom Lesson: Types of Knots and Why They Matter

Learning about the history and tradition of carpet making is a way of showing respect for that history and for the people who made them. Today’s Loom Lesson is about the...

Loom Lesson: Types of Knots and Why They Matter

Learning about the history and tradition of carpet making is a way of showing respect for that history and for the people who made them. Today’s Loom Lesson is about the...

6 Clever Ways to Style Tiny Turkish Rugs

6 Clever Ways to Style Tiny Turkish Rugs

These insider tips will make your home look instantly charming.

6 Clever Ways to Style Tiny Turkish Rugs

These insider tips will make your home look instantly charming.