Oriental rugs are highly stylized
and beautifully designed; these rugs are made in Middle East and many parts
of Asia.
These rugs are valued for their age, beauty and intricacy of design. The
rugs are classified according to the country from where they originate. The
rugs are categorized as:
The rugs are also sub classified according to the weave and also
according to the method of looping or knot tying. Oriental rugs are made
from a variety of natural fibers including:
Tips for Oriental Rug Identification
It is sometimes difficult to distinguish between the imported Oriental and
the machine made domestic products. One must see that the reverse side of
the oriental rugs always shows the entire pattern in detail. In a genuine
oriental rug, the fringe of the rug is never sewed on; it is always an
extension of the warp threads.
