Rug Cleaning Abington Vale
Oriental Rug Spa offer a specialist Persian, Oriental and Turkish rug cleaning for Abington Vale , Northamptonshire. We also offer a rug repair service. If you own a dirty or soiled rug that needs professional cleaning, then why not give us a call on 01276 423 150. We can arrange collection and delivery for you. The rug wash process required can differ from rug to rug, so we offer various methods of rug cleaning, from full immersion washing to dry cleaning. All rug fibres can be cared for – wool, cotton, silk, viscose, rayon. We can carry out a pet stain and odour treatment, moth treatment and apply a fibre protection to resist against soiling and staining. We have extensive experience with cleaning antique rugs and rugs with unstable dyes and offer a rug repair service, including fringes, sides and pile reweaving.
Afghan Ziegler Rug
Afghan Ziegler
Ziegler rugs represent an interesting fusion of European and Middle Eastern carpet traditions. In 1883 the Swiss company Ziegler & Co., based in Manchester began commissioning carpets in Persia (modern-day Iran) specifically designed for Western markets.
The original Ziegler designs modified traditional Persian patterns to suit Victorian tastes, featuring softer colours and larger, more open patterns compared to traditional Persian rugs. These designs were revolutionary because they were among the first Oriental rugs specifically created for Western consumers.
Afghan Ziegler rugs are a more recent development, emerging after the Soviet-Afghan War when many Afghan weavers began producing their own interpretation of these designs. They are typically:
- Made with hand-spun Afghan wool, known for its high lanolin content
- Woven using natural dyes
- Characterized by:
- Larger, more spacious patterns
- Softer, more muted color palettes
- Modified traditional Persian floral motifs
- A combination of geometric and curvilinear designs
The Afghan versions often feature:
- A wool pile on a cotton foundation
- Excellent durability due to the quality of Afghan wool
- Colours like soft terracotta, pale blue, cream, and sage green
These rugs continue to be popular in contemporary interior design because their subdued patterns and colours work well with modern décor while maintaining traditional craftsmanship.
