Oriental
Rugs Know The Differences in Oriental Rugs Before You Buy
Oriental rugs can make a beautiful addition to a room giving
it a charm an elegance that cannot be provided by any other type
of rug. Oriental rugs are available in modern and antique styles.
Know the differences in oriental rugs before you buy.
You can usually identify an Oriental rugs origin from the style
and design of the rug. Many people think Oriental rugs have their
own defining style that encompasses them all. This is not true.
Each country tends to produce rugs that are unique to traditional
patterns and materials from the country of origin. Oriental rug
experts can spend many years learning all the different patterns,
materials, weaves, and colors so that they can identify the origin
of an Oriental rug.
We'll give you a brief outline so that you can know the difference
ins oriental rugs before you buy.
Persian Rugs
When most people hear the word Oriental rug they think of a
Persian rug. That's because of all the Oriental rugs the Persian
rugs are the easiest to identify and so people remember them.
Persia know called Iran, has a reputation for producing the
highest quality and most beautiful rugs in the entire world.
And they've been doing this for hundreds of years. The traditional
designs have the name of the tribal region where they were made.
Kerman, Sarouk, Tabriz are three of the most common areas.
Persian rugs are easily identified by their geometric patterns
and intricate floral patterns. Antique Persian rugs are very
popular and highly sought after often bringing very high prices
if they are in excellent condition. Of course you can buy a
modern Persian rug for a reasonable price and it will still
have the geometric and floral patterns of the area.
Indian Rugs
Most of the Oriental rugs that we buy in the western world originate
from India. The rug industry in India is one of the main forms
of employment for rural workers. The modern India rugs are made
in the traditional designs and patterns but cost a fraction
of the price. And of course the quality is as good as it was
in the past. They are still hand made by the locals.
There is one rug that is produced in India that actually did
originate in India. That is the traditional dhurrie rug which
is a cotton and wool rug, sometimes with other natural fibers,
created in a variety of traditional patterns, as well as some
contemporary patterns.
Turkey
Turkey rugs are a real find and highly sought after because
they are all between 50 and 75 years old. The first world war
put an end to the Turkish Oriental rug industry and they are
just now beginning to make a comeback as the current government
now encourages this industry. Turkey rugs are identifiable by
their traditional designs and very rich colors.
Tibet
Tibet rugs are one of the most prized rugs to own. Entire families
from villages are involved in making Oriental rugs. One rug
can take as many as 3500 hours to complete. The wool of the
Himalayan sheep is used to make these rugs. It has a high lanolin
content making it perfect from rugs. Tibetan rugs can be recognized
from their very rich colors and rustic patterns as well as the
variations in color and texture. Each rug is truly a unique
piece and a work of art. But be prepared to pay a pretty price
for one of these beauties!
Now that you know the differences in Oriental rugs you'll make
a better buy. Your room will thank you for the beautiful addition
to your home decor and your friends and family will envy you!
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