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Buying Oriental and Persian rugs
Are you interested in purchasing Oriental and Persian rugs for your home, but you're not sure what to look for? This guide is intended to be a quick and helpful introduction for the new rug buyer, though keep in mind there are other attributes that an experienced rug collector would likely take into consideration before a purchase. The following are some basics that the new rug buyer should consider.
materials
- are the materials used in the rug natural or synthetic? Natural materials, such as wool, cotton,(normally used in rug foundations), wool and silk, and pure silk, have tremendous durability over that of synthetics. Also, natural materials never release chemical gases into the air over time, and are in fact much more ideal for those concerned with indoor pollution and other health related concerns.
kpsi
- knots per squared inch. This measurement is often a good indicator of the rug's quality, usually the higher the number the better quality of the rug.
price
- make sure the price is reasonable for the quality that you are receiving. Most often, a handmade rug can be marked up in price many times at unreasonable amounts before it is finally brought into a home. Prices will vary according to labor, quality, materials, region of origin, kpsi, style, and design rarity.
imperfections
- the admirable beauty of handmade Oriental and Persian rugs can be found in the slight inconsistencies and imperfections. A perfectly straight rug has not likely been woven by hand.
authenticity
- unfortunately there are many rugs that are sold illegitimately as Persian rugs. For a low cost, a certificate of authenticity can often be purchased with an authentic rug, validating its origin.
dealer
- always purchase your rugs from a reputable dealer who will gladly stand behind any product he sells with a full guarantee.
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