WOOL AND MERINO RUGS

• We recommend always using a rug pad beneath your rug; this will extend the life of your rug, prevent slipping on hard floors, and create a more plush feel underfoot.
• Rotate your rug regularly to ensure even wear.
• For cut pile rugs, you may use a broom to gently sweep the rug to fluff the pile.
• Take care when moving furniture across your rug to prevent snags and pilling.
• Vacuum regularly with suction only, never with a rotating brush, which may damage fibers.
• Keep away from excessive moisture and away from high-traffic areas where it may be soiled by water.
• For small spills, blot immediately with a clean cloth and sparkling water or club soda; do not rub the stain, as it may cause it to spread.
• If necessary, clean the spill by blotting with a mild soap and water, being sure to remove all residual soap with clean water.
• After spot cleaning your rug, absorb as much excess water as possible with a dry towel. Place a dry towel beneath the spot on the rug and allow it to air dry naturally. Do not use a hair dryer or other heated appliance to dry the rug, as this may cause damage.
• Do not use any chemicals or over-the-counter rug cleaners on your rug, as they may cause the treated area to discolor.
• We suggest you have your rugs professionally cleaned by an experienced rug cleaner specializing in hand-knotted rugs as needed or every 2-3 years.

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Silk Rugs

• We recommend always using a rug pad beneath your rug; this will extend the life of your rug, prevent slipping on hard floors, and create a more plush feel underfoot.
• Rotate your rug regularly to ensure even wear.
• For cut pile rugs, you may use a broom to gently sweep the rug and fluff the pile.
• Take care when moving furniture across your rug to prevent snags and pilling.
• Vacuum regularly with suction only, never with a rotating brush, which may damage fibers.
• Keep away from excessive moisture and away from high-traffic areas where it may be soiled by water.
• For small spills, blot immediately with a clean cloth and sparkling water or club soda; do not rub the stain, as it may cause it to spread.
• If necessary, clean the spill with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water by pouring the mixture onto a clean cloth and blotting the stain.
• After spot cleaning your rug, absorb as much excess water as possible with a dry towel. Place a dry towel beneath the spot on the rug and allow it to air dry naturally. Do not use a hair dryer or other heated appliance to dry the rug, as this may cause damage.
• Do not use any chemicals or over-the-counter rug cleaners on the rug, as they may cause the treated area to discolor.
• We suggest you have your rugs professionally cleaned by an experienced rug cleaner specializing in hand-knotted rugs as needed or every 2-3 years.

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BABY ALPACA

Baby Alpaca is an incredibly resilient fiber, but like wool, it prefers not to be washed. We recommend dry cleaning your throws and pillow covers only when necessary.

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BRASS

Our brass pieces are crafted out of heavy gauge un-lacquered brass. Should you prefer a shine on your piece we recommend polishing it with a brass polish like Brasso. Otherwise, our preference, is to let it age naturally and create a beautiful patina all of its own.

For our candle holders we suggest using exclusively 100% Beeswax candles. Beeswax candles are non-toxic and burn cleaner than any other type of candle. They emit a bright, warm glow similar to natural sunlight, offer significantly longer burn times than other wax varieties, and are generally dripless when used properly.

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