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VINTAGE RUG INFORMATION & CARE
All of our rugs are unique, one of a kind handwoven pieces directly from Morocco. Vintage textiles may show signs of age and some wear. These may include repaired tears, un-repaired tears, small holes, fading, fraying and small stains, and are reflected in the product photos. These details are a part of each textiles unique history and adds to its unique character, incredible beauty and value. The age, rarity, size and condition dictate price range.
CARING FOR YOUR RUG
It is very important to rotate your rug every year to ensure an even wear process. Vacuuming & shaking out your rug regularly keeps professional maintenance low and slows down the ageing process. Rugs can shed a bit of fluff, this is normal and is not a sign that your rug is falling apart. It is best to vacuum/shake your rug often at first and after some time the shedding will lessen and eventually stop.
We recommend our rugs, cushions and blankets to be cleaned by a professional. As the natural dyes will easily run if not attended to correctly.
Like most things, our pieces require regular maintenance in order to last as long as possible. This includes regular vacuuming, rotation and periodic professional cleaning. They are made from premium, natural materials (not synthetic) they will easily outlast similar synthetic products.
LEATHER POUFFE INFORMATION & CARE
All of our Moroccan Leather Pouffe’s are handmade with love from Marrakech, Morocco. They also only use the highest quality leather directly from the tanneries in Morocco.
As each pieces is hand dyed, cut and stitched, no two Leather Pouffe’s will be identical and in most cases you will see some imprints into the leather from the use of the artisans hand tools.
Please note, this is a natural leather product which may have small markings within the leather. These are not flaws, simply natural characteristics. These details are a part of each handmade Pouffe and adds to it’s beauty, character and value.
HOW TO FILL YOUR POUFFE
Moroccans use a combination of old clothes, rags, towels, sheets etc for a solid full look. Otherwise you can use bean bag filling, foam offcuts or plastic bags to reduce landfill.
Another option is using old pillows, however it all depends how you want the Leather Pouffe to feel.
CARING FOR YOUR POUFFE
Each item is made meticulously by hand, therefore each piece does need a little tender love and care every now and then.
We recommend all of our Moroccan Leather Pouffe’s be professionally cleaned if they need it. It is better to do less than more with the leather, as the age beautifully with wear. If your piece has a spill of some sort immediately use paper towel on the spill to dry any moisture and please ensure you DO NOT rub.
MOROCCAN FLOOR CUSHION INFORMATION & CARE
All of our Moroccan Floor Cushion’s are handmade with love from Marrakech, Morocco. Each design was created from an authentic vintage Moroccan rug.
As the wool used is hand dyed, and hand woven by a female Artisan, no two Moroccan Floor Cushion’s will be the same. Truly one of a kind.
*Please note that vintage textiles may show signs of age and some wear. These may include repaired tears, un-repaired tears, small holes, fading, fraying and small stains, etc. These details are a part of each textiles unique history and adds to its unique character, incredible beauty and value.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR FLOOR CUSHION
Each item is made meticulously by hand, therefore each piece does need a little tender love and care every now and then.
We recommend all of our Moroccan Floor Cushion’s be cleaned by a professional, as the natural dyes will easily run if not attended to correctly.
If your piece has a spill of some sort, immediately use paper towel on the spill to dry any moisture and please ensure you DO NOT rub.
In Morocco, they dry laying flat to stop any run off from dyes and to ensure fibres stay fresh.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLUFFY RUGS
The first thing you need to do is get out any excess dirt from your rug. Take it outside and shake or bang it well. Next, lay it down flat near your vacuum. Using the “high” height setting on your vacuum you'll want to pull up any more dirt. When you do begin to vacuum do so the short width of the rug, not the length of the rug. Go back and forth slowly. You can also use the hand attachment to pull out any dirt on the edges, this can sometimes be more effective. This process can take some time, BUT the more dirt you can remove before the washing the better!
Step Two
Arrange your rug so that the water can run off. We used a tall ladder to drape the rug over. This allows for dirty water to run off easily and is much easier on the arms. When these rugs are wet they are very heavy! I have washed rugs both with and without a power washer and if you have one, or can borrow one, a power washer is the way to go! We used it to spray the rug starting at the top to the bottom on both sides of the rug. It will take time to soak the rug and you want to make sure it is completely soaked. Spray downwards and trust me, you'll be shocked at the dirt coming off!
You can use the scrub brush to really work out any dark spots. We also used the scrub brush on the back, flat side of the rug to loosen up anything that was stuck. Then keep spraying! If you don't have a power washer you could use a hose with a spray attachment.
If your rug is really dirty you can use a gentle soap like Dreft to clean it. I would be very cautious using soaps on rugs that were dyed as you can never be completely sure how the color dye will react with the soap of choice. If you have certain spots that are dirty, I would try to spot treat vs, using soap on the entire rug.
Step 4
Once you feel comfortable you've removed as much as possible it's time to dry your rug. If you're using a ladder like we did, you may want to let some of the excess water run off first. Let it hang for 20-30 minutes to do this. Then you'll want to squeeze it. Lay the rug out on a table and roll it as tightly as you can. You won't squeeze out everything but the point is just to get out as much water as possible. This will speed up the drying time. Once this is done, hang it back up in direct sunlight. Your rug will need to dry completely before it's ready to go back in your home. If it doesn't, you will know it – wet wool has a very specific smell; imagine a wet dog but worse. Depending on how warm it is, you should leave it to dry 12-24 hours minimum.
You might notice that the rug looks a bit matted after washing. You can use the vacuum again to perk up the pile and make it fluffy.