That same beauty is also why cleaning needs care.

A silk rug should not be treated like a standard rug or carpet.

Too much moisture, heat, harsh cleaning solution or scrubbing can affect the fibre, the dye, the pile and the way the rug reflects light.

With valuable silk, antique rug pieces, Persian rug styles or oriental rug cleaning, the safest route is usually assessment first, cleaning second.

Silk Rug Cleaning Caring for those Delicate Fibres infographic