Handmade Oriental Rug
Identifying a handmade oriental rug is very difficult and not everyone can be able to do it. You should not be discouraged by this fact if you are planning on getting one. Having some knowledge of a handmade oriental rug and a few pointers in mind can will help you find an authentic handmade oriental rug that is worth the money that you will spend on it.
Selecting a Handmade Oriental Rug
Handmade oriental rugs are usually more expensive than machine made rugs. This is because making a handmade oriental rug is usually a difficult and time consuming affair. Knowing the difference between a handmade oriental rug and a machine made rug is however not easy. Some of the features to help you distinguish them are design, color and craftsmanship. An authentic handmade oriental rug has earthy colors because of the dyes from natural vegetables that is used. Because of the various sets of yarn that the weaver uses, the intensity of color in a single carpet will vary. A handmade oriental rug design is usually traditional and in most cases can be traced back to its place of origin. Other important measures of quality are the materials used, the care taken in the weaving process, and the exact number of knots included in every inch of the carpet.
Choosing the Right Handmade Oriental Rug for Your Home
When selecting the right handmade oriental rug for your home, there are things that can actually help you make a good decision. First of all, you should know exactly where you want to place the rug. If the area you will be putting the rug is a high traffic area, then it is good to use new rugs as opposed to using antiques. Handmade oriental rugs which have contemporary and traditional designs are suited for use in any area. Another thing that you should do is to get the correct measurements of the room. To add beauty and elegance in the room, the design and color of the handmade oriental rug needs to match that of the room where it will be placed. It can either complement the rooms current theme or act as a piece around which all the furniture revolve around. Lastly you should also consider the price when buying a handmade oriental rug and even though they make better investments as opposed to having a machine made, You should always make sure you get a rug that is worth the money you give for it.
Where to Buy a Handmade Oriental Rug
You can purchase a handmade oriental rug from e shops on the Internet, or carpeting stores. Even though the Internet has made shopping much more convenient, it may not be the best method to use when purchasing a handmade rug. Performing an online research on rugs is always a good idea but you should take good care about choosing the right seller and you should ascertain the quality of the handmade oriental rug before buying.
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on Apr 19 2011. Filed under Area Rugs, Hand Made Oriental Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Rugs.
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