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How to Select Persian
Rugs for Your Home
Most people purchasing Persian rugs are not buying rugs as an
antique, but simply are interested in choosing a beautiful rug and
getting good value for their money. At Oasis Carpets we sell the
highest quality rugs at a much lower price than can be found in the
States and around the world.
It is important to understand the factors that affect the cost of a
Persian rug:
• Natural or synthetic fibers
• Method of production – handmade or machine woven
• Intricacy and rarity of design
• Region of origin
Wool is the most expensive fabric, but it is warm, durable,
dirt-resistant, fire-resistant, and easy to clean, and has become
the standard by which all rugs are judged. Other natural materials
used in oriental rugs are cotton and silk, and blends of wool and
silk. These materials are more durable than synthetics and never
release chemical gases into the air, which is significant to people
with health concerns. If you are looking for a less expensive rug,
synthetic fibers rather than natural are the answer.
Knots per square inch is a good indication of the quality and value
of a fine carpet, the higher the number the better the rug. For
example, a good quality Isfahan can contain as many as 500 knots per
square inch (1,000 when considered as double-knotted - all Isfahan,
as are most Persian carpets, are double-knotted).
Today there is also great concern that wall-to-wall carpeting is
filling a significant portion of all garbage dumps, whereas a
Persian or Oriental rug typically becomes an heirloom and is rarely
thrown away.
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How to
Decorate Your Home with Persian Carpets |
To decorate with oriental rugs, it is important to take both
color and design into consideration. The color should be harmonious
with the other colors in the room in which the rug is to be placed
and should repeat the dominant or accent colors, or include shades
of one or more of them. If the colors are compatible with other
colors in the room, even a modern home can be enhanced by the
popular traditional designs in oriental rugs.
When choosing an appropriate design, consider how you are going to
use the rug. If the center of the rug is going to be very visible, a
medallion or central motif or scene is a happy choice. If, however,
the center of the rug is going to be under a dining room table or
under a bed, it would be better to chose one with a repetitive
design or one where the most detail and interest is in the borders.
As well, very colorful rugs with very busy designs can bring a
subdued room to life; simple designs and a limited color palette are
better in a room that is already colorful and busy. Geometric
designs work best in new or modern homes, and curvilinear designs
are more appropriate for old and traditional homes. It is most
important that the rug does not clash, in either color or pattern,
with any other fabric in the room in which it is to be used.
So you are interested in buying Persian and Oriental
area rugs for your home, but are not sure what to look for, we
at Oasis Carpets will help you choose the rug that is right for
you. Our experience and devotion to customer service and
customer satisfaction is unsurpassed in Bahrain; at our store we
will personally demonstrate all the carpets necessary for you to
decide which ones you want to purchase in a relaxed, non
pressure environment. Come join the Oasis Carpets family of
customers; remember, you are not just buying a rug, but
purchasing peace of mind with our extensive knowledge and
extremely reasonable prices.
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