Oriental Rugs
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.
