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Handmade Persian Rugs
Part of the mystery and beauty of handmade Persian rugs is that they were created by hand by a skilled craftsman. Most often the style is a traditional pattern, the design and colors of which go back hundreds of years to a village in Iran.
Fine carpets are made using only natural materials such as wool, cotton and silk. In some Persian villages, special breeds of sheep and goats were bred based on the softness, strength and durability of their wool. Not only are these traditional fibers often more beautiful than artificial materials, but they can also last longer. Certainly with a fine Persian rug you will never notice anything but a gentle, earthy aroma — unlike man made carpet fibers than can off-gas unpleasant chemical smells.
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Natural dyes used to color the wool include the root of the madder plant to make red, saffron or wild chamomile to make yellow, walnuts or olive leaves to make green, acorns to make brown, and indigo for blue.
Although Iran (the country once known as Persia) is the main place where traditional Persian rugs are still made by hand, similar craftsmanship may also be found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, India and China.
How long does it take to make a genuine Persian rug?
These rugs are woven by a process of tying knots, and the best rug weaver may tie six knots per minute. Given a density of 140 knots in each inch, this means it would take about 1-1/2 years to weave a rug that measures eight by ten feet in size. No wonder a fine, handmade large Persian rug may be priced in the range of $5,000 to $10,000 — especially if it is an antique.
Modern commerce in the 21st century now makes it possible for just about anyone to shop for a Persian rug. That is because several reputable sellers of rugs and carpets have set up online sales pages on the Internet. With the click of a mouse you can see the different styles, patterns, colors and sizes available for purchase.
One retailer we have found that is highly recommended is rugman.com. They have over 60 years of experience in the Persian rug business, offer an enormous selection of over 12,000 Persian and Oriental area rugs. Their prices average more than 78% savings off the estimated retail value, and they stand behind their products with a 180-day guarantee.
