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HASSAN'S HOME GUIDE All the advantages found in the cities, certainly does not in any way, infer that city rugs are better than tribal or village rugs. This seems to be the general misconception. All rugs are judged first on their face or appeal value. This is the first impression the rug gives you, although other factors like age, clarity and sharpness of design, quality of materials and dyes used, compactness of the knots, colour combination, uniformity of knotting, level of artistry and aesthetic beauty are taken into consideration. While the city rugs are preferred for their sophistication and fine weave, the tribal and village rugs are admired for their sheer primitive simplicity. So, when you decide to invest in a rug, it is ultimately a piece that you are pleased with, and one which you will enjoy having. Here are some tips........... TIP 1 - HOW TO CHOOSE A RUG Buying an oriental carpet is not difficult. Though it is true that you should buy what appeals to you, it will be to your advantage to have some knowledge to guide you in making the right decision. Gone are the days when carpets were bought purely for utility purposes. Today, while carpets still grace the floors and walls, they have also become an object of art. It is an expression of beauty, with wonderful aesthetics and tremendous collectable value. To make the right choice, we suggest you consider the following four aspects of value. ARTISTIC VALUE This refers to the aesthetic beauty of a carpet. Factors contributing to this include;
The fineness of the carpet must be judged by considering all these factors. ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS VALUE The principle point here is rarity. Other factors include;
For example, a good antique carpet is one that is evenly worn, where the colours have taken on the passage of time beautifully. THE INVESTMENT VALUE
UTILITY VALUE
*To view a selection of carpets that would further enhance your understanding of this
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TIP 2 - HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT DEALER/ESTABLISHMENT
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