Oriental carpets and rugs

 

To add a touch of glamour and grandeur to your home or office décor you can invest in Oriental carpets and rugs that are a class apart in interior decorations!

The only basic difference between carpets and rugs is that rugs are smaller than carpets! So whether it’s an Oriental carpet or rug both are the same with the only difference in size!

Whether it’s the home or office these Oriental decorative carpets and rugs create a stunning effect, as they are extremely attractive and eye-catching offering visual satisfaction that is so enchanting! Guests and visitors to your home or office are sure to get mesmerized admiring the delicate, intricate and exotic designs that is the chief characteristic of almost all antique Oriental carpets and rugs! The floor area covered by these exclusive pieces of art will speak volumes of your rich tastes and sophistication! Oriental rugs can also be used as wall hangings adding glamour to the walls!
After all original Oriental carpets and rugs are considered antique and rare and come with a heavy price tag! So you will truly feel proud to own them and flaunt them too!

The expensive antique Oriental carpets and rugs are exclusively woven by hand in fine wool. You are sure to get awe struck by the exotic, rich and intricate embroidery in a riot of colors and motifs that characterize all Oriental rugs and carpets!

Oriental decorative carpets and rugs are mostly imported from India, Pakistan, China, Turkey, Afghanistan, Persia, and Caucasus region. Some of the more famous varieties are as follows:

• Afghan carpets and rugs
  
• Tibetan carpets and rugs
  
• Indian carpets and rugs
  
• Iranian carpets and rugs
  
• Saraouki carpets and rugs
  
• Chinese carpets and rugs
  
• Caucasian carpets and rugs
  
• Kashan carpets and rugs
  
• Kurdish carpets and rugs
  
• Tabriz carpets and rugs
  
• Kerman carpets and rugs and many more exotic and enchanting varieties that you will crave to possess!

Nowadays you can also avail custom-made original antique Oriental carpets and rugs hand crafted in classical designs with the weave and range of color simulating the original as closely as possible! You can expect the old, antique look of original Oriental carpets and rugs in these custom-made varieties depending on the weaver and treatment (superior quality dyeing and weaving methods) that the carpets and rugs are subjected to!

So if you are planning to buy these exotic and grand pieces of art then the first thing you need to do is get hold of several fair, reputable and unscrupulous art dealers who will guide you throughout and suggest you the best bargains at the best and fair price!

You also need to understand the nitty-gritty of Oriental rugs and carpets as far as their quality, texture, weaving, color, motifs and originality is concerned before investing in these exclusive art décor pieces! A genuine art dealer will help you with each of these aspects and make your buying experience smoother and satisfying!

Educate yourself about the innumerable aspects of antique Oriental carpets and rugs so that you spend those huge amounts on a genuine and priceless art piece instead of spurious and fake products!

You have a passion for Oriental decorative carpets and rugs but you are a novice and are unsure as to how you would go about shopping for some genuine stuff, here are some helpful tips:
• Try to look for antique Oriental carpets and rugs that do not require much restoration! That means they are in substantially great condition as they were originally so the value of such carpets and rugs are extremely higher than ones requiring much restoration!
• Do not over-restore the original Oriental carpets and rugs, as this will totally spoil the aesthetic feel of these antique art pieces!
• Get in touch with veteran collectors or buyers who are well versed with the finer nuances of antique Oriental carpets and rugs so that they can help you out in selecting the perfect carpets and rugs!
• Always buy your carpets and rugs from well established, reputable and genuine art dealers or art galleries who are in this business for a considerable period of time and have gained repute!
• Visit several carpet shops that feature the specimens of your interest. Don't just glance around, but minutely scrutinize and handle those pieces that appeal to you! Attend carpet exhibitions and interact as much as possible with the exhibitors.

So you can now resurrect your home or office interiors with exotic Oriental decorative carpets and rugs and add a glamorous and irresistible luster to that once dull and empty floor or wall!