Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Picking Antique Oriental Rugs And How To Perform Upkeep

By Michelle J. Siemes


The great thing about antique oriental rugs, is not only are they rugs, they are also pieces of art that can add beauty to a room. Since there are so many kinds of rugs for sale, buyers can find it difficult to figure out how to find the best one for them. Buyers who want their rugs to last also should clean and maintain the rugs as well. Here are some tips and tricks for selecting and maintaining oriental rugs.

The first thing a potential buyer should think about is what kind of rug would best work in the room. Genuine antique oriental rugs are made carefully by hand weaving methods. The woven ones do not have a pile, but those that are hand knotted do. For expert advice, buyers can ask professional, certified rug dealers because they know all about rugs and often own many themselves. A rug dealer can provide buyers with recommendations for the best type of rug for a particular room or space. The comfort of the rug under foot can be very influenced by the pile or lack of pile, and a rug dealer can help buyers understand how this will affect a room.

The next thing a buyer should look at is how much care and cleaning a rug will require. Care and upkeep is important since real antiques are not in pristine condition by virtue of their true nature as antiques. Cleaning and repairing rugs is a reality for antiques and something that potential buyers should add into their calculations when buying. When a buyer comprehends this, it's also easy to understand why buying from a good dealer is important to get repairs and cleaning done right.

Finally, people considering buying should think about how they are going to maintain the rug. There are pros who spend years practicing how to properly clean oriental and shag area rugs. Vacuuming is the main step to keeping dust and dirt out of the rugs and making sure the pile stays up. The other thing owners can do at home is keep the rug out of direct light from the sun because it can fade the rug easily.

When buying antique oriental rugs, buyers should be aware of the designs of different rugs and how one might fit into a particular room. When buying, new owners should find a reputable dealer who can also provide care and maintenance services for the rug. And lastly, rugs should be kept out of sunlight as much as possible to prevent fading.




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