By: David Neishabori
People tend to ask all kinds of questions about area rugs. Here are 3 common questions that are asked, and some tips to help you find the perfect rug for your home or your next interior design project.
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1) What do I look for in a rug?
Quality: When selecting a hand-woven area rug, you must consider the quality. This is based on 3 things:
- The quality of the wool used: New Zealand wool and Turkish wool are considered the highest quality wools. Did you know that the most prized wool comes from sheep that are shorn in the springtime as they are fed fresh grass, which produces softer wool? Sheep shorn in the winter are fed dry grass, which produces dryer wool that is coarse feeling.
- The quality of the dyes used: All natural vegetal dyes are proven to stand the test of time as they have been used for thousands of years. Their colors are derived from many items found in nature. Some examples of naturally derived dyes are; Indigo, which grows wild and is cultivated in the Near East, is the primary source for the color blue and red, which comes from the root of the madder plant.
- The quality of the workmanship: The quality of the workmanship depends on the experience of the weaver (i.e. the length of time he/she has been weaving rugs). Remember, this is art, created by a talented artisan, whose craft may have been passed down from generation to generation. These artisans use their expertise to weave rugs to enhance our mood by color, pattern, and shape from an architectural point of view. Rugs are not machines, put together by reading a manual.
Price: You may wonder what sets the price of the rug. There are several factors that go into the price of the rug:
- The cost to commission a hand-woven rug. A higher commissioning structure ensures you are receiving a piece that is hand-packed, woven with integrity and without child-labor.
- Is the rug woven without child-labor? Child-labor is one subject that is often avoided. Often a lower price indicates the use of child labor. Ask your dealer for verification that they recognized and certified as a child labor free rug dealer?
- The quality of the materials. There are various grades of wools and dyes and within each grade, there are higher qualities of the product. You can be sure that if the weaving company cuts corners on labor, they will also cut corners on the materials. Breathing chemically polluted wool and artificial dyes is hazardous to your health.
- BEWARE of rug companies that offer huge discounts and sales. Often these are gimmicks.
Appeal:
There is no question that the appeal of the area rug is going to be a huge factor leading to your final decision. Size, material, color all go into the equation, however, the appeal of the rug is how you feel about it.
- Does it make you happy when you look at it? Does the pattern visually delight you?
- Is the feel of the rug soft and luxurious, making you want to walk on it?
- Does it set the tone or tie together the décor of the room?
2) How do I Care for my Rug?
With proper maintenance, hand-woven rugs can stand the test of time and become treasured family heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation. Bi-annual hand washing of your rug is imperative. Use an experienced professional rug cleaning service that specializes in handwashing hand-woven rugs with water and pure vegetable soaps. You will also want to use a company with a stellar reputation and one that has been in business for over 10 years.
For spot cleaning, blot the area and use club soda.
3) How do I Begin to Furnish my Home?
So you’re ready to begin a design project in your home. Where do you start? With all the choices available in furniture, fabric, and color, and style, this process can be overwhelming. The best advice is to start from the bottom up. Shopping for rugs can inspire you with a much larger jumping-off point. Looking at a room-sized rug can help you visualize pattern and color and how it will work in your room. Buying a rug will also get you excited and give you instant gratification because you can select it in the gallery and take it home. Instead of shopping from a small fabric sample, you can be inspired by the rug and select furniture and other accessories for the room
Many Interior Designers believe that a beautiful hand-woven rug can be the basis of their design plan. As we say at AZADI Fine Rugs, the rug is The Foundation for Fine Living. If you need assistance with your project, we are ready to understand your needs and match you with an Interior Designer that meets your criteria.
For a complimentary in-home consultation, please contact us at (480)483-4600.
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