What sets an expensive Oriental rug or kilim apart from the more affordable/cheaper versions?
“There are several important factors that determine the quality of a rug. Firstly, the quality of materials. Wool from certain parts of the world have a higher lanolin content which acts as a natural scotch guard for the rug, protecting if from staining and general wear and tear. Thinner wool that has been machine spun and bleached will be dryer to touch and not as durable. Then there is the weave. A higher quality rug will be densely hand-woven as opposed to a loose weave which pulls apart easier, or even worse, a machine made rug which will have a very limited life span of one to two years.” Jessica Cadry of Cadrys Handwoven Rug Specialists How can a traditional-style rug look fantastic in a contemporary home? “They can create a sense of warmth and colour in a home, particularly if it is furnished in a contemporary style with a predominantly neutral palette. The bold patterns and intricate designs in Persian rugs, for example, can lend a room character and soften clean, modern lines.
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