| Resting upon wooden floors, an accent or area rug | | | | rugs that have been woven from silk. By nature they |
| can look wonderful in your home whether it is a | | | | are more fragile (as well as being more expensive), |
| contemporary style, a casual shag rug or perhaps a | | | | so people by them to use as focal points in the |
| regal Oriental rug. Choosing a rug that is right for you | | | | décor, by hanging them instead of using them |
| is a balance of size, style, color, pattern and of | | | | on the floor. Something as special as a silk Persian, |
| course expense. | | | | hardly feels right to be walking over. |
| Rugs today are also pieces of art, and none come | | | | Antique Persian rugs command good prices at |
| finer than Oriental Rugs, especially Persian ones. | | | | auctions, simply for their age which often dates back |
| Persian style rugs, the authentic ones, are hand | | | | a century or more. There will inherently be a lot of |
| woven and generally made from either wool (mostly | | | | history attached to such a rug, and it can hold special |
| camel wool), silk or cotton. Rugs made on a machine | | | | meanings and sentimental value. |
| are not considered to be authentic, even if made in | | | | The style of Persian rugs is largely based around |
| the place of origin of Oriental rugs, such as India, | | | | woven patterns of a circular nature, a pattern |
| Pakistan, China, Iran or Turkey. | | | | (perhaps a flower or animal) that fills the entire area |
| Persian style rugs are perhaps the most famous and | | | | of the rug, or ones that are filled with symbolic |
| popular amongst the range of Oriental rugs. A Persian | | | | motifs. Because rugs are hand woven, there is a |
| rug is an Oriental rug, but do not be fooled into | | | | certain artistic freedom that goes into making them. |
| thinking that all rugs of an Oriental nature are Persian | | | | Many of the rugs have that personal touch in them, |
| ones. | | | | and it is more than likely that a Persian rug you buy |
| What makes a rug an authentic Persian one? It | | | | will be unique. This all adds to the appeal of the items. |
| depends upon the location in which it was made. If a | | | | But the overall beauty that a Persian rug can bring to |
| rug is woven in, what today is known as Iran, then it | | | | a home is the greatest appeal. Not only will it accent |
| qualifies as being a Persian rug. These Persian rugs | | | | and enlighten any room with its bold colors, it will also |
| are beautiful and intricate works of art and because | | | | add a touch of majestic elegance to any floor, or wall |
| of the handmade skills involved in making tem, they | | | | if you prefer. |
| are a large source of income for the local Iranian rug | | | | Consider seeking out a Persian rug if it will fit in to |
| weavers. | | | | the budget of your design. A good authentic rug will |
| Used as works of art, many Persian rugs find their | | | | last a lifetime and beyond and can easily become a |
| way into homes as wall art. This is especially true of | | | | valuable family heirloom. |