| We all know how much difference an area rug can | | | | tear on a rug, especially if it has been placed in a high |
| make to a living space, enhancing its beauty and | | | | traffic area. Also, it is likely that your Oriental rug will |
| highlighting particular areas. But what kind of area rug | | | | have a higher resale value than an ordinary machine |
| should you go in for? What are the different types | | | | made rug. Like wine, a good quality rug can actually |
| available? | | | | increase in value as it gets older, like wine. |
| There is an enormous range as far as area rugs are | | | | When it comes to material used, rugs may be broadly |
| concerned - you will be spoilt for choice if you are | | | | classified as wool rugs and synthetic rugs. There are, |
| planning to look for one. Rugs can be categorized | | | | of course, other materials used to make rugs, but wool |
| based on where they are from or on the material | | | | is the most common, and has manifold advantages |
| used. Take a look at some of the different kinds of | | | | over rugs made of synthetic fibers. Wool rugs are not |
| rugs that you can choose from when you want to get | | | | only beautiful but durable, too. |
| a rug to brighten up your home. | | | | Rugs are also often classified based on their pattern |
| Would you rather have a handmade Oriental rug or an | | | | and style. You can find cotton printed rugs, traditional |
| ordinary one made with the help of a machine? | | | | rugs, modern rugs and tribal rugs, each of which has a |
| Oriental rugs, which generally come from Iran, India, | | | | typical range of designs. |
| China, Afghanistan, Turkey and Pakistan can be | | | | Traditional rugs come in old style designs, and have a |
| stunningly beautiful. An Oriental rug is usually hand | | | | formal look. Modern rugs are trendy and colorful and |
| knotted and the loving labor that goes into it ensures | | | | are often used as accents in offices. Striking design |
| that the rug is extremely durable. In fact, a handmade | | | | and bold colors make these rugs very attractive. Tribal |
| rug is likely to last half a century longer than its | | | | rugs are brightly colored too and the colors usually |
| machine made counterparts. In machine made rugs, | | | | come from natural dyes. Tribal rug usually have |
| there is no knotting involved in the manufacturing | | | | arresting designs and can draw the eye even in any |
| process. Instead, the fibers of the rug are laid by a | | | | surrounding. Cotton printed rugs are elegant and smart, |
| machine and latex support is used to hold them | | | | and come in a wide variety of colors that can be |
| together. So the underside of the rug is rough. | | | | pleasantly soothing to the eye. |
| Generally, a handmade Oriental rug is more expensive | | | | These are just a few of the kinds of rugs available - |
| than a machine made one but in the long run the | | | | there are dozens more in all kinds of designs and |
| former are more cost effective because of their | | | | styles. So if you are thinking of getting a rug, be |
| long-lasting strength. This is particularly significant in | | | | prepared to look at loads of rugs before you can |
| large households, where there is a lot of wear and | | | | make a decision! |