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We at Shiraz Antique Carpets & Antique Rugs have been providing the best Persian carpets and Persian rugs to Fairfield Westport Darien New Canaan Stamford Wilton Greenwich and Weston areas for many years. The Persian carpet or Persian rug, is an essential part of Persian art and culture. Carpet-weaving is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished manifestations of Persian culture and art, and dates back to ancient Persia. In 2008, Iran’s exports of hand-woven carpets was $420 million or 30% of the world's market. There is an estimated population of 1.2 million weavers in Iran producing carpets for domestic markets and international export.Iran exports carpets to more than 100 countries, as hand-woven rugs are one of its main non-oil export items. The country produces about five million square metres of carpets annually—80 percent of which are sold in international markets.In recent times Iranian carpets have come under fierce competition from other countries producing reproductions of the original Iranian designs as well as cheaper substitutes. The designs of Persian carpets are copied by weavers from other countries as well. Iran is also the world's largest producer and exporter of handmade carpets, producing three quarters of the world's total output.Though in recent times, this ancient tradition has come under stiff competition from machine-made products.Iran is also the maker of the largest handmade carpet in history, measuring 60,546 square feet (5,624.9 square metres). Persian carpets can be divided into three groups; Farsh/Qāli (sized anything greater than 6×4 feet), Qālicheh (meaning "small rug", sized 6×4 feet and smaller), and nomadic flat-weave carpets known as Kilim. Call: Shiraz Antique Carpets & Rugs at 203.428.5195 We are Experts in Fine and Antique Rug Cleaning An essential part of preserving the value, beauty and integrity of your antique rugs, Persian rugs or antique carpets is having them cleaned by professionals. At Shiraz, our antique rug experts and professional carpet cleaners have been cleaning, repairing and restoring antique rugs and antique carpets for more than 30 years. To us, cleaning an old rug goes beyond removing the surface dirt. It's also an important part of maintaining the natural fibers and carpet structure. Our expert rug cleaners are trained to cleanse carpets and textiles made from all natural fibers, including cotton, wool and silk. For the past three decades, our antique oriental rug cleaning team has reinvigorated valuable textiles and carpets made with sensitive colors and delicate natural fibers. As a leader in the global market of antique carpets, we have the knowledge and experience to safely clean and maintain high-end rugs and irreplaceable antiques. Our rug cleaning services deliver a level of care that has made us a vendor of choice for international collectors, museums and the most discerning clients. A professional cleaning is recommended for most rugs and carpets every four to five years. Our Pick-up and delivery service is free for: Fairfield, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Darien, New Canaan, Stamford and Greenwich Regular cleaning is an essential part of protecting investment pieces and treating carpets with respect. When it comes to cleaning antique Oriental rugs, it simply doesn't pay to wait. Depending on traffic and household conditions, area rugs should be cleaned every three to seven years. Have a look at these common signs that a rug needs to be cleaned. If your antique oriental rug needs cleaning, contact our experts for a quote based on the size of your carpet and level of soiling. © Shirazantiquerugs.com - Best Persian, antique &