4 Things you must know about Persian Rugs

Mina Daryoushfar
3 min readMar 14, 2018

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Every year, with a change of season, designers bring a lot of change in décor items. Most people are fond of antique rugs nowadays, because they believe that it gives an impressive look to the home. The best part is that these rugs are available in different patterns, colors, and designs. The historical and classy look is the first preference of the people. Therefore, they mostly choose antique oriental rugs or antique Persian rugs to décor their home.

Here are few things you must know about Persian Rugs

Persian Rugs

Size of Rug

Most designers say that the distance between the rug and the wall of the room must be same on all four sides. Therefore, before buying a rug, it is advisable to consider the size of a room. The best part is that Persian rugs come in different sizes, shapes, colors, and patterns. Somehow, it becomes difficult to choose from the wider range of designs and patterns. Usually, people are not aware that the prices of the rugs depend on its size. The larger the rug, the more costly it is. So, before you buy a Persian rug, do consider its size and your budget.

Age of Rug

If you are looking for an antique rug to decor your home, antique Persian rugs are the best choice for many reasons. It gives luxuries look to the home. Not everyone knows that a 100-year’s old rug is known as an antique rug. Similarly, a rug that is between 50–99 years is semi-antique, and the third one is modern rug. In a wider range of rugs, an antique Persian rug is a collectable item whose value increases with time. So, if you want an antique rug for your home, do consider the age of rug.

antique Persian rug

Rug Knot

Usually, traditional Persian rugs are made using one looping knot. However, most manufacturers make rugs with two or even more looping knots. It is important to mention here that knots are either handmade or machine made. However, anyone can tell the difference between handmade or machine made by looking underside of the rug. A machine made rug on the other side has a thick backing; therefore, you cannot see individual knots at a back of a machine made rug. This is how you can find the difference between a handmade rug and machine-made rug.

Persian rugs

Fabric of Rug

A Persian rug gives floor an awesome look with its unique knots. These rugs are higher in demand due to its durability, and comfort. Most commonly, these rugs are made from wool like camel hair, Manchester wool, etc. However, antique Persian rugs are usually made from silk. The silk fabric gives a perfect look to the room. But at the same time, they are very expensive and less durable. So it is advisable to consider the fabric of rug before buying it.

This season decorate your home with vibrant color and antique designed rugs. Don’t think much, give your home a chance to bloom!

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