1) Regular rotation (every 6 months)
Why?

• Even wear (prevents worn pathways).
• Protects from UV rays (fading) and oxidation (natural dyes).
• Extends lifespan (50 to 100 years without loss of beauty).

2) Spot cleaning (gentle method)
With Marseille soap (no chemicals!)

• Absorb excess:
  For liquids: gently scrape with a spoon (do not rub).
  Avoid spreading the stain.
  
• Apply soap:
  Dip a block of Marseille soap in lukewarm water.
  Rub the stain in circular motions, let sit for 5 min.
  
• Rinse and dry:
  Wipe with a damp cloth (clear water).
  Elevate the rug (on a chair) for air drying.
  Tip: Use a fan (avoid direct sun).

⚠️ Avoid:

• Abrasive sponges or hard brushes.
• Bleach, ammonia (destroy fibers and dyes).

3) Drying: the key to preventing mold and moths
Risks of improper drying:

• Musty odors, white spots (mineral salts).
• Deformation and proliferation of dust mites/moths.

Best practices:

• Dry flat or elevated (no folding).
• Aerate both sides of the rug.
• Avoid residual moisture (dryer or fan if necessary).

4) Rugs & pets: tailored advice

Discover our tips for harmonious coexistence:
👉 Click here to read our expert advice

Need professional care?

At BABA RUG, our expert artisans take care of your rugs:

• Deep cleaning.
• Custom stain removal and repair.
• Personalized advice to preserve their brilliance.

Contact us:

• Phone: 09 83 89 37 22
• Online: Make an appointment

Free delivery

• Free standard delivery in 4 to 6 business days.
• Our rugs are shipped quickly so you can enjoy them without delay.

Free returns

• You have 60 days to return your rug, free of charge.
• Returns are simple and stress-free: we cover the return shipping costs.

👉 Find out more about our delivery and returns policy

Where do they come from?
China has, since the Han dynasty period – around the 2nd century AD –, a prestigious past in the art of patterned silk fabrics, which were spread for centuries along the Silk Road – terrestrial and maritime – as far as the West. However, its production of knotted pile carpets remained rare and limited to the domestic market. It was only from the end of the 19th century that this craft was developed in cities by European traders. The antique Chinese carpets that can still be found date back to the 18th and 19th centuries and can be categorized into three groups: Beijing carpets, Inner Mongolian carpets (Ning Shia or Pao Tao), and Chinese Turkestan carpets.

What are their characteristics?
Chinese carpets differ greatly from other Oriental carpets due to their designs, which have symbolic and religious meanings, and their extremely delicate colors. Our Chinese carpets are distinguished by their knotting: a preserved traditional and artisanal technique that gives them robustness and quality.

What are the usual motifs of Chinese carpets?
Chinese carpets are often characterized by decoration closely linked to religious symbolism belonging either to Confucianism (dragon, thunder, water), Taoism (lotus, flute, bamboo drum, flower basket, sword, fan, deer, etc.), or Buddhism (Buddha's dog, flaming wheel, lotus flower, conch, fish, endless knot, vase, baldachin, ceremonial umbrella).

How do you recognize a genuine Chinese carpet?
By an abundance of undecorated, solid-colored surfaces, by an accentuation of naturalism.

Invite China into the heart of your home, explore our collection today, and let yourself be seduced by the beauty and magic of handmade Chinese carpets, an invaluable treasure for your interior. All our carpets are sold with their certificate of origin.