CRecognizing What You Like - riteria for Buying a Rug / Carpet

Criteria for Buying Rugs & Carpets

Passion for Rugs

Antique Rugs vs. New Rugs

City Rugs vs. Village or Tribal Rugs

Reading up on the Subject

Choosing a Rug and Interior Decoration
Finding the right Rug

Functional Needs for Rugs & Carpets

Home Use of Oriental Rugs & Carpets vs. Business Space

Formal vs. Informal in Hand-Made Oriental Rugs & Carpets

Comfort vs. Appearance in Hand-Made Oriental Rugs & Carpets

Room-Sized Carpets vs. Area Rugs

Wall Hangings (Tapestries) and Throws

Recognizing the Rugs You Like

Durability of Hand-Made Rugs and Carpets

Establishing the Budget When Buying Rugs

Recognizing What You Like

Some buyers have an instinctual approach when shopping for rugs. Whether or not they are well informed regarding rugs, they can readily sense what appeals to them and what does not. Others, however, may be overwhelmed and confused by the wide range of choices available to the potential; buyer. In the latter case it can be very helpful to consult well-illustrated books on the history and typology of rugs simply to get an idea of the range of patterns and colorations before wearing out the shoe leather. But in doing this sort of research it is important to take note of what does appeal and to remember the names or labels applied to the rugs that seem attractive. By learning to recognize what you like and to communicate such preference to dealers, it becomes far easier to shop for the rug.