Making a Purchase







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
1. How much should I expect to spend for an Oriental rug?
he prices of Oriental rugs will vary widely depending upon size and quality. We stock a variety of rugs to fit your needs and budget. Most of our Persian design rugs fall within these price ranges.
  • 2x3 $100 - $300
  • 2x4 $200 - $400
  • 3x5 $400 - $800
  • 4x6 $600- $1,200
  • 6x9 $1,600 - $ 3,000
  • 8x10 $2,200 - $4,500
  • 9x12 $2,500 - $6,000

In addition, we do have a selection of used and bargain rugs for budget minded customers.

 

 
2. How can I tell a good Oriental rug? What do I look for?

 

ith time and comparing different qualities of Oriental Rugs most of our customers can see the difference.
We explain and show them rugs with different densities of wool, lanolin content, and knot count. With helpful, patiently given answers to your questions, your confidence in knowing what a good rug looks and feels like will grow.

 
3. How do I make that final decision?

 

fter selecting the colors and patterns you enjoy the most and determining the best size and quality for your needs ask us to bring a selection to your home. Seeing the rugs with your lighting and furnishings will make that final decision much easier.

 
4. Should I be concerned about child labor?

 

ore than ever before there is a combined effort on the part of exporters and importers in the rug producing countries to monitor the weaving of Oriental rugs by children, and to see that public education is a priority.

In many cases children are weaving in their own homes as career training and as a family activity. This supplements the family income and prepares them for a career. Please join us in supporting the efforts of the Oriental rug industry and various government agencies to protect children from exploitation while we support economic growth and educational opportunities.


5. How is an Oriental rug different from a machine made?

 

true Oriental rug is hand woven in a Middle Eastern or Asian country like Iran, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey, China, Tibet, and the Central Asian Republics. The nap or surface of the rug is hand tied -- hundreds of knots to the square inch.

In a machine made rug the nap is looped around the foundation rather than hand knotted.

A handmade Oriental rug usually maintains or increases its value over time and outwears most any other kind of rug. A life-span of 75 years is not uncommon.