Care and Cleaning Of Oriental Rugs A well-chosen Oriental rug can be the soul of any room. And in a high traffic area they can become soiled very quickly. Here are some tips on helping your Oriental rug look its best and retain its value. Does Your Oriental Rug Have Flat Woven Or Pile Construction? Flat woven Oriental rugs such Dhurries and Kilims do not have the soil hiding attributes that pile construction offers. In fact, they tend to hold soils at the surface and can become unsightly in traffic areas, especially if not properly maintained. Oriental rugs with pile constructions (Persian, Chinese, etc.) are possibly the most efficient soil…