Authentic Oriental Rugs
Characteristics of Authentic Oriental Rugs
Authentic Oriental Rugs are hand knotted or hand-woven rugs from the Near, Middle or the Far East. The majority of Oriental Rug producing countries are Turkey, Iran, the Caucasus, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal and China. This also includes some North African countries like Morocco and Egypt.
Oriental rugs are made of natural fibres, most commonly wool or silk. These are woven with a pile that is on a warp and weft. The more complex the design, the more experienced the weaver.
How to tell if a rug is handmade? -
Knot Count
Knots are also another factor in Oriental Rugs. The knot density and the fineness of the weave are important. The more knots per square inch, the more intricate the detail of the design.
An Oriental Rug invites us by its colour, design and texture. These things are what gives the rug their harmony and balance. The fact that these Oriental Rugs are made by hand makes them even more precious.
The magic of having an Oriental Rug that captures us is when all these details come together and we understand these rugs are a timeless treasure. -
Vibrancy
Considering a 9 x 12 rug takes at least 3000 hours of weaving, not to mention the preparation, the dying of the fibres, and setting up the loom, these rugs are made with dedication and passion.
If you love your Oriental Rug it will become more fascinating to you as time goes on. The joy of these rugs is that you will constantly be discovering new and intricate detail.
There are many factors to Oriental Rugs, and a high-quality rug makes them an investment, a piece of history, a work of art that you will admire for generations. - -
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