Details On Oriental Rugs
Oriental rugs are hand woven rugs or carpets that are made of cotton, silk or wool. Oriental rugs come from a wide geographical area of rug making countries like China, Turkey, Cyprus, Pakistan among others. Most of the countries that are famous for rug weaving produce unique designs that are specific to the region they come from. You can classify oriental rugs based on the place of origin, for example Persian, Caucasian, Arab, Chinese, Kurdish, Turkestanian, Anatolian, Tibetan, Indian and Central Asia rugs.
History of Oriental Rugs
In many of these countries, rug weaving is a tradition that dates back thousands of years. In 1949 the oldest complete rug was found in a princes burial site in Pazarik Valley of Altai Mountains in Siberia. It had been frozen in permafrost for over 2500 years and is today on display at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. The Pazyrk Carpet is depicted in the cover of many rug books and even though the exact weaving technique is still in use today, nobody knows for sure where it was woven.
Choosing Oriental Rugs
Genuine Oriental rugs appreciate with time and even when the color fades or repairs have been done, they still look good and that only helps to show the rugs age and authenticity. Some oriental rugs are very expensive but there are still some originals that are cheaper. You should never compromise on quality based on the price because good quality oriental rugs enhance the beauty of your home and also last for a very long time. You can bring the old world charm and more color to your home with carefully selected rugs.
When choosing a good oriental rug, it is very important to make sure you buy the right carpet and at the correct price. It is advisable to buy from reputable dealers who can help you resell in case you need to in the future. Before making a purchase, it is advisable to find out about new designs and trends to help you choose a carpet that will suit you depending on where you intend to use it. Remember that as much as it is good to buy based on latest trends, some of the undervalued oriental rugs might be the most precious some years down the road. An original rug can actually last for many years perhaps generations but it is of great importance to take care of them as instructed by the maker.
Where to find Oriental Rugs
In the United states no oriental rugs are made but we do produce copies made by machines that are classified as Oriental design rugs and stocked in various stores countrywide. The easiest way to find out more about oriental rugs is the Internet and you can also make online purchases from available e shops. Many online rug vendors have a big variety of good quality oriental rugs and since many of the companies have little or no advertising and marketing expenses, they often sell their oriental rugs at lower rates.
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Posted by orientalrugman
on Apr 15 2011. Filed under Oriental Carpet, Oriental Rug Dealers, Oriental Rug Design, Oriental Rugs.
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