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The motivation to buy an Oriental or Persian rug
varies from individual to individual. Some people buy
Oriental rugs to add warmth and interest to their rooms.
Others buy as an investment or with the intent to pass
an heirloom on to future generations.
Regardless of the reason, the fact is
that the rug buying process can be an intimidating one.
To help out, the Design Consultants at Rugman.com
have put together this buyer's guide to assist you in
making an informed purchase.
First Things First
Authentic Oriental and Persian
rugs are handmade pieces of art made with natural
fibers such as wool, silk and cotton. Each rug can take
days, months or even years to be made. In order to be
truly authentic, an Oriental rug:
- Must be hand-woven.
- Originate from one of the traditional weaving regions
such as Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, China, Turkmenistan,
Tibet, Nepal, Egypt, India or Pakistan.
- Must also follow certain ancestral patterns of composition
and design.
The Difference Between Handmade and Machine-Made Rugs
As previously mentioned, an authentic Oriental
and Persian
rug is woven by hand. There are, however, many machine-made
replicas of these rugs on the market today.
Machine-made rugs do not necessarily have the same durability
as handmade rugs. The natural fibers have a greater level
of strength and durability than machine-made rugs with synthetic
fibers. If a rug is handmade, the loops on the back of the
rug will be clearly visible.
A quick check to see if a rug is hand or machine-made is
to examine the rug's fringe. If the fringe of the rug is sewn
on, then the rug was probably machine-made. If the threads
of the rugs fringe are the rug's foundation, then the rug
is handmade.
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