{ 10 Tips For Buying Oriental Rugs }

I want to pass along a great website, landryandarcari.com, which lists Ten Tips for Buying an Oriental Rug.

I’ve listed the ten tips below, but the website goes into much more detail. Click to read more about these tips:

1. Know How Rugs Are Made
Oriental rugs are woven on a loom, with strands of wool or cotton called warps stretched from beam to beam (top to bottom)...
2. Learn the Lingo
Before you begin your search, it helps to know some terms identifying the parts of a rug so you can describe what you seek...
3. Shop ‘Til You Drop
Before you go shopping, measure your space and bring a diagram of the room with you...
4. Fall In Love
Don't buy a rug until you find one you love. Examine it carefully, keeping in mind that hand-made items inherently have inconsistencies...
5. Buy for Decorative Value
Buy a new rug because you love the way it looks. Its decorative appeal and usefulness will last for many years...
6. Antiques Are Investments
A substantial number of the Persian rugs currently in this country are antiques (over 70 years old)…
7. Healthy Wool Feels Good
Cool moist climates with good grazing help sheep to produce superior, long staple, lustrous wool. So it follows that New Zealand and Tibetan carpet wools are some of the best in the world…
8. Evaluate the Fineness and Density of the Knots
Knot density (for strength) and fineness (for clear design definition) are important indicators of quality for which some countries use different terms…
9. Try the Rug at Home First
The lighting and character of your room will affect the look of the rug…
10. Choose Your Rug Source Wisely
Choose a store that has been in business in your area for many years. Trustworthy, well-run businesses endure…

I hope you enjoy these great tips on buying Oriental rugs!

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