Antique Rugs vs. New Rugs - Criteria 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

Antique Rugs vs. New Rugs

People with a passion for rugs may well be concerned with the age of the rug, and for various reasons. Enthusiasts will sense that older rugs have greater quality and personality than newer ones. They may also be interested in the investment potential of antique rugs, which will generally hold their value or appreciate over time. Even those who are not rug lovers may be interested in antiques as investments. But those who are in the market simply for attractive and practical floor covering are best served by a new rug, which, if well made with good materials, will meet such needs eminently well.