GENERAL

· 1- Why is a handmade oriental carpet the best floor covering?

· 2- Why is wool the best material for a rug?

· 3- What makes one rug more valuable than another?

· 4- If I want more than one rug, should they match?

· 5- What is the source of the very best rugs?

· 6- What pattern or style should I choose?

· 7- How important is the knots-per-square-inch count?

· 8- What about silk rugs?

· 9- What about rug sales at auctions and hotels?

· 10- How difficult is it to care for a handmade oriental rug?

· 11-What about handmade oriental rugs as an investment?

1. Oriental rugs are artistic and at the same time, practical. Rugs become the artwork for your floors. Each handmade Oriental rug can have ten to twenty different colors, therefore easy to incorporate into your decorating plans. Hand-woven oriental rugs are often known to wear for a hundred plus years. Most importantly, a hand-woven rug is a beautiful work combining taste and talent that will be pleasing to the touch and the eye.

2. A good quality wool pile is more durable and cleans better than any other fiber.

3. The factors that affect the value of a rug include the amount of labor required to produce it, the quality of the workmanship, the uniqueness of design, the geographical origin, the materials used, its age, its condition, the appeal of the pattern and the current demand in today’s market.

4. The majority of rugs are unique artistic creations. It would be unusual to find identical matching rugs. It is much more desirable to choose rugs that will complement each other and expand you design possibilities.

5. The matter of source should come only after you have seen and experienced the types and styles of rugs that are available from the various geographical weaving areas. Based on your preference in style, materials and pattern, you will then be able to readily identify the best possible source for your space with the help of our staff.

6. With the availability of a nearly unlimited number of patterns and styles, the most satisfying choice is the rug that pleases you. In general, tribal pieces work well for casual areas and city pieces for more formal areas. Our staff is responsive to your style and artistic preferences.

7. Generally the higher the knot count the more dense the rug is. Higher density rugs are known for the detail in their patterns and the interaction with light production a pleasant sheen. The denser a rug is, the more resistant it is to dirt. Knot count comparisons are most significant when made on rugs from a particular village or geographical source.

8. Silk rugs are delicate works of art. Because of the expense of silk and the fact that it is not as durable as wool, silk rugs should be used primarily in lower traffic areas, or for decorative purposes such as wall hangings.

9. Personal taste and preference in rugs are so much a factor in choosing your hand-woven piece that a brief encounter at a hotel will not provide enough time to get to know all about the materials use, the workmanship of the piece, its history and the meaning of the artist’s patterns. Our staff is knowledgeable and always available to answer your questions.

10. Hand-woven oriental rugs are famous for their durability and resistance to dirt. Routine vacuuming and an occasional thorough professional cleaning will preserve the beauty and value of your rug.

11. A carefully selected quality rug that is cared for over the years can prove to not only hold its value, but also have the potential to appreciate in value over the coming years.