Here are a few links to sites that are rug related, I frequent many of them regularly,for research and to continue my education and for referral purposes.
Barry O'Connell's Spongo Bongo Site
This Is the definitive site for anyone with a desire to truly do an
in-depth study of rugs, carpets and other textiles and all things
related. Here you will find a wealth of photos, videos, maps, articles, links
Etc...
Thank you Mr. O'Connell for putting it all together.
Rug Chick Blog
Lisa Wagner's Blog, "RugChick" ,is on the MUST read list for anyone interested in the care/cleaning and general practical knowledge about rugs.
Lisa is a second generation rug care specialist, her mother is a weaver
and her father a rug merchant. She is a NIRC Certified Rug Specialist, a
“hands-on” rug care trainer in the cleaning industry, and is the rug
care columnist for Cleanfax Magazine. Both rug care professionals and
rug owners enjoy her clear and entertaining communication style on
caring for “old world” textiles in the new world. Her blog is full of
useful and interesting education.