Turkish Rugs For Elegant Decorating

You are wanting to invest in a work of art, but you'd like it to be functional as well

? Have you considered buying an oriental rug? High quality Turkish rugs are beautiful and functional pieces of art that can really hold their value. Even better, you can find these rugs to fit most any budget. A large, well constructed handmade carpet can cost as much as four thousand dollars or more, while a small machine made area rug may be priced as low as forty or fifty dollars. If you have a large budget, an antique oriental rug is a wonderful investment.

Although they are called "Turkish" rugs, they are not necessarily made in Turkey. Many are made throughout the Middle East and Africa. If while traveling in these areas, you should decide to purchase your rugs while there, it is recommended that you use the services of an expert. Some guides have made deals with shops owners to bring them customers and receive a piece of the profit, making these rugs somewhat more expensive.

Before you buy your rugs be aware of the difference in machine made and hand made. The weave will either be perfect or have some irregularities (gaps between the knots). A true hand weave will usually be the one with imperfections. The edges and fringe are another clue to quality. Mass produced rugs are usually not as full or not completely finished.

The best high quality, luxurious Turkish area rugs are manufactured with one hundred percent wool and made to be very thick. The highest quality rugs may be produced with a blend of wool and silk. The value of these rugs are high as compared to rugs manufactured from cotton, which tend to be at the low end of the quality scale. Cotton rugs do not hold up as well and the resale value is poor. In order to ensure that a quality purchase is being made and not a cheap cotton imitation, one must inspect the fringe. Quality wool rugs will be made completely of wool down to the last thread. If the fringe is made of cotton, it is not a wool rug.

Lastly, do not hesitate to check out the various items on sale slowly and carefully. The seller will take this to mean that you are showing the proper respect for his merchandise. After you have made your choice, you can feel free to politely reject the merchant's opening offer. Customers are actually expected to begin the buying process by bargaining. However, the broadest array and the finest deals in Turkish and other oriental rugs are offered to buyers on the Internet.

by: Caroline Hartford

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