#rugs — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #rugs, aggregated by home.social.
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Rug merchants in Cairo, Egypt, 1870s
https://piefed.social/c/historyphotos/p/2171003/rug-merchants-in-cairo-egypt-1870s
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The two rugs I bought for next to nothing at the garage sale are really good quality, but they're dirty!
It's the perfect day to take care of them ☀️
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#SnowWashing Is Everywhere—Fabric Experts Explain When It Works and When It Doesn’t
From #rugs and #blankets to #sweaters, this old-world laundry trick can refresh fabrics without water or detergent. Experts break down how to reap the benefits—and when to skip it.
By Terri Robertson, Published: Jan 30, 2026
"I can barely scroll TikTok or Instagram these days without coming across a post about the latest laundry trend—snow washing, or #snötvätt in Swedish. This traditional cleaning method is sort of like taking your #wool clothing, blankets, and rugs to #MotherNature’s #DryCleaner.
"It’s free, completely natural, and nothing new to those who live in Nordic countries. Many knitters are hip to the process too. But everyone else might be wondering, does this really work?
"Enter Fran Kozen and Larissa Shepherd, experts in fiber science and apparel design at #CornellUniversity who are demystifying the trend—and as it turns out, it’s a really good one."
Learn more:
https://www.countryliving.com/home-maintenance/cleaning/a70203964/snow-washing-trend/Archived version:
https://archive.ph/pJ5OV#SolarPunkSunday #SnowWashing #SnowCleaning #Winter #Laundry #NaturesDryCleaning #WoolBlankets #WoolClothing
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It Grows As It Goes
Albuquerque Press Club, Friday, January 16 at 07:00 PM MST
SleepyHero on Instagram: "Our bud @apocalust is having an art opening @abqpressclub next Friday the 16th. We are gunna play some tunes for you with @thetimewreckers and @midnightstew"
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Traditional Namad Mali felt making, a thousands-year-old craft where rugs are made by pressing wool instead of weaving.
[📹hatamian_hasan] #rugs #tradition #globalmuseum #crafts
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The Colour Scheme of an Antique Rug (1902) by Emily Noyes Vanderpoel, from Color Problems: A Practical Manual for the Lay Student of Color.
Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive
https://pdimagearchive.org/images/a973057e-75c5-44b4-8e5b-a9d4f03a37eb
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You save 20% | Two Moths and Six Insects Natural History Floor Rug | Large 12' x 9' | Ideal for Museum education spaces or the home | Two Moths and Six Insects, from Butterflies and Insects, Muscarum scarabeorum. Dated 1645 | In the Global Museum Store https://www.zazzle.com/two_moths_and_six_insects_vintage_floor_rug-256373730054594325?rf=238667188152553553 #rugs #museums #NaturalHistory #BlackFriday
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The other thing I've been wasting time on this morning is looking at a replacement rug for our living room. We're having to change the furniture and the rug is very much past its best.
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Color Analysis From an Antique Persian Rug (1902) by Emily Noyes Vanderpoel, from Color Problems: A Practical Manual for the Lay Student of Color.
Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive
https://pdimagearchive.org/images/53c513c7-c62c-454a-ac71-ee25507162e1
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The ingenuity of 19th-century newspaper ads never ceases to amaze me. This is 1880: https://fontsinuse.com/uses/24847/walker-brothers-carpets-ad-1880
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Buying an Iranian carpet can be a rewarding experience, especially if you know what to look for. Here’s a simple guide to get started:
https://www.pirsik.com/blog/iran/how-to-buy-persian-carpets-in-iran/
#Travel #Iran #Destination #Culture #History #Persian #Persia #Carpet #Rugs -
Buying an Iranian carpet can be a rewarding experience, especially if you know what to look for. Here’s a simple guide to get started:
https://www.pirsik.com/blog/iran/how-to-buy-persian-carpets-in-iran/
#Travel #Iran #Destination #Culture #History #Persian #Persia #Carpet #Rugs -
Rugs.
Mr. Ali in Marrakech (2001) & Mr StrictlyAnonymous in Edgware Road - 1990-ish (London's 'Arab Quarter').
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Buying an Iranian carpet can be a rewarding experience, especially if you know what to look for. Here’s a simple guide to get started:
https://www.pirsik.com/blog/iran/how-to-buy-persian-carpets-in-iran/
#Travel #Iran #Destination #Culture #History #Persian #Persia #Carpet #Rugs -
Buying an Iranian carpet can be a rewarding experience, especially if you know what to look for. Here’s a simple guide to get started:
https://www.pirsik.com/blog/iran/how-to-buy-persian-carpets-in-iran/
#Travel #Iran #Destination #Culture #History #Persian #Persia #Carpet #Rugs -
Can anyone recommend a good spot rug shampooer? Ideally something that allows me to clean the nozzle and the intake since it tends to accumulate a lot of hair and gets clogged after a while. Thanks!
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Whether curled up on the floor or enjoying a long-legged stretch, the subjects of Emily O’Leary’s rugs evoke our beloved pets. 🐶 💤
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/01/emily-oleary-dog-rugs/