EL – Oct 08

Oriental Carpet Care

Once you have brought your prize carpet home from auction, it’s important to maintain the investment with proper care.  Handmade Oriental rugs that use natural dyes require careful cleaning with specialised products to ensure that the fabric does not shrink or discolour. “Finding a professional cleaner who can use a dry-cleaning technique is the best bet,” explains Nani Wen of De Hygieique.