Things you should know before buying a rug<\/h3><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
About Persian Rugs<\/strong>
\n\u2018Persian rugs\u2019 is a term for carpets woven by hand in what was, loosely, the
\nancient Persian Empire; Turkey, The Russian Caucasus region, Iran,
\nAfghanistan, Pakistan, and India. In Europe, they are also known as
\n\u201cOriental Rugs\u201d.<\/p>\nTo be considered authentic<\/strong>, a Persian rug has to be hand woven, or hand-
\nknotted, and\u00a0the entire weaving process carried out without the
\nassistance of a machine.\u00a0 A lot of time and skill is required to produce a
\nrug in the traditional way.<\/p>\nIn choosing a carpet it is important to consult your own taste<\/strong>. You need to
\nfind the carpet you are going to put in your house aesthetically pleasing.
\nWhile carpets are a good investment, their value as a capital gain accrues
\nslowly and unevenly. If you are happy with an asset that will keep pace
\nwith inflation, and, with reasonable care and maintenance, not depreciate,
\nthen you will be well served, financially.<\/p>\nThere is currently a \u2018buyer\u2019s market\u2019 for Persian carpets, caused by the
\nembargo of Iran by the United States. The closure of this, the world\u2019s
\nlargest consumer market (formerly taking over 65% of the available Persian
\nrugs in any given year) makes for enormous pressure and competition for
\ndealers, on the markets in other countries (such as Australia).<\/p>\n
However,<\/strong> It is also noticeable that the supply of high-grade examples is
\ndrying up.\u00a0 Many makers of carpets are sole traders and family businesses,
\nand there are more profitable ways for them to expend their energy. Also,
\nbecause every rug is different it is difficult to market a commodity where
\nthe product has no standard parameters, even for something as basic as
\nsize.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/persianrugauctions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rug-26510-Afghan-Turkaman-weave-natural-vegetable-dyes-16th-c-Oushak-parayer-design-size-138x100-cm-2-237x300.jpg\")
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There are well over 2,000 different, recognizable types of Persian rugs but
\nwithin all those types there are only three major categories and they are as
\nfollows.<\/p>\n
a) Urban weaves:<\/strong>
\nThese are the types from the major centers. They are woven by
\nprofessional weavers, the materials used include wool, silk, and cotton. The
\ndesigns are (usually) of curvilinear form, the weave is fine (closely
\ncompacted) and the pile is short and velvety.<\/p>\nb) Village & Nomadic weaves:<\/strong>
\nAs the name implies, woven in the smaller villages or in a tent as a cottage
\nindustry. The weavers are not professional, the fabric is coarser and more
\n\u2018countrified\u2019. Material composition is usually wool pile on cotton or wool
\nfoundation, designs are usually angular (geometric).<\/p>\nAs with many textile arts and crafts, women are well-represented in the
\nworld of carpet production. Weavers are almost always women, and the
\nrug-weaving knowledge is held by women and passed on from mother to
\ndaughter. Wool dyers are mostly male. Village and tribal rugs are woven<\/p>\n
into traditional designs that are specific to a region, clan, or even a family
\ngroup. Sometimes a pattern, called a \u201cvarigeh\u201d, is used, but often the
\ndesign is recalled from the memory of the weaver.<\/p>\n
An urban weaver can only start the project after a design has been<\/strong>
\ncreated<\/strong>. They need to know the colour of the wool (or silk) that must be
\nused for each individual knot. So, first, a design is conceived by a designer
\nand is plotted in colour on graph paper, with one square on the paper
\nequal to one knot on the rug. This serves as the weaver\u2019s guide. Fine Urban
\nrugs are woven under the supervision of a master weaver. When
\ncomparing rugs remember you can only compare rugs of the same type.
\nThere is probably no handmade rug with a perfectly balanced symmetrical
\ndesign. Every handmade rug is unique in its own way, which is one of the
\nreasons why rugs are so fascinating and enduringly popular.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/persianrugauctions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rug-26599-Afghan-Turkaman-weave-16th-century-Safavid-Garden-design-vegetable-dyes-size-295x236cm-3-300x175.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re going to spend money on a Persian rug you\u2019ll obviously want an
\nitem that, if cared for, retain its beauty and value. Longevity depends a lot
\non the purpose for which you will use the rug. If it is to go under a dining
\nroom table, it is wise to select a type that is woven on a cotton foundation,
\nas an all-wool rug could possibly stretch in that particular type of use.<\/p>\n
However,<\/strong> an all-woollen rug is wonderful on an uneven floor such as stone
\nor slate, or quarry tiles. If the area that is to take the rug is heavily
\ntrafficked, such as an entry foyer, then a solid durable weave is best. Silk
\nrugs are best placed in light traffic areas, or hung on a wall. Antique rugs
\nshould be gently treated.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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