SINCE the company was established in West London in 2014, James Barclay's experts have provided advice on rug cleaning and restoration to a growing number of clients all over the country. Its team of highly skilled craftspeople have decades of experience that it employs both to advise customers and to give their rugs a new lease of life. Last year, the company launched a showroom in London's West End to which it invites customers on an appointment basis. Here, James Barclay's Andrew Miller explains the enduring appeal of antique rugs.
What do you consider to be the main attractions of an antique rug?
The colours, elegant pattern and texture of an antique rug add an invaluable dimension to any space, whether classic or contemporary, creatinge a luxurious feel underfoot and absorbing sound. They also-preserve the artisanal and time-honoured decorative traditions of the past. It would be hard to find modern rugs that offer the same quality, craftsmanship and materials.
Why are rugs such a key ingredient in classic interiors?
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