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What is
the difference between Persian and Oriental Rugs? Is one better than the
other?
Persian rugs are any hand-made in Iran (Persia). Rugs that are handmade
in other countries in or near India, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan or
Egypt, are considered Oriental Rugs. Persia once made the best rugs, now
every country makes all qualities of rugs. That's why it is so important
to buy from a reputable dealer such as Kaoud Oriental Rugs. The Kaoud
family has been in the Oriental rug business for over three generations
and 55 years.
I need
rugs throughout my home, how do I choose the right rug & should they
match?
The primary considerations are color, design and size. Kaoud Oriental
Rugs is the only dealer where, you can come in and select rugs for a
fifteen room home in under an hour. Our experienced staff will guide you
through the selection process guaranteeing you the right rug for your
room. If you love a rug and we know it is not going to look good we’ll
be honest and take the time to show you better options, even if these
options are less expensive. It is more important to us that we sell you
the right rug, than the more expensive rug.
Does the
name or pattern of the rug have any significance? Is it an indication of
quality?
Most Oriental rug patterns get their name from the town or place where
the pattern originated such as; Kashan, Hamadan, Tabriz, Heriz and
Meshad - in the case of nomadic items - their weaving tribes. These are
pattern names only and not an indication of quality.
What
determines the quality of an Oriental rug?
~ Quality of wool.
The more natural lanolin there is in the wool the longer it will last.
It is an important factor in the appearance, wear and value of a rug.
This is why Kaoud Oriental
Rugs demands only the finest New Zealand wool be used in
their rugs.
~ Density of pile – push your finger into the pile of the rug. The
denser the nap, the more wool was used and the tighter the weave – this
rug will be more durable.
~ Colorfast Dyes – the better quality rugs today are made with steadfast
chromium dyes. These dyes resist fading and allow for better cleaning
unlike non-colorfast dyes.
All reasons Kaoud Oriental Rugs is able to put a lifetime trade-in
guarantee on the back of every hand knotted rug they sell.
Can I
afford a good rug?
In addition to quality, cost is often determined by availability,
materials, age and shape. Kaoud Oriental Rugs is the largest direct
importer of Fine Oriental and Persian Rugs in New England. Controlling
the materials used in the rug making process and eliminating the
middleman gives Kaoud Oriental Rugs the ability to guarantee the highest
quality at the lowest prices, passing these savings on to you, with rugs
in various price ranges to accommodate all customers.
I can’t
buy an Oriental rug now because I have kids and pets.
Children and pets should never stop you from buying better quality rugs.
Better quality rugs are more durable and clean more easily. High traffic
areas demand rugs of high quality. The old adage of “You get what you
pay for” was never truer than in this case. A lesser quality rug
will never withstand the wear and tear that children and pets create,
costing you more to replace repeatedly in the long run. |
