How can you tell if a rug is high quality

When it comes time to buy a new area rug for your home, there are a lot of factors to  keep in mind. In the end, however, it comes down to a single, overarching desire:  whether or not the rug is high-quality. With a high-quality rug, everything else from the  design to how it fits into your room will naturally fall into place. Here are six ways to tell  if a rug is high-quality. 

The weaving technique 

The first thing to look at when determining if a rug is high quality is the weaving  technique. Hand-knotted and hand-tufted rugs will reflect the skill of the weaver. No  machine-made rug can compare to the design, craftsmanship, and detail than a rug  that was made using traditional weaving techniques. 

The materials 

Another consideration when comparing a high-quality rug to other options is the  materials used in their construction. When a rug is high-quality, it’ll use corresponding  materials such as cotton, wool, and silk. In contrast, a lower-quality rug will often use  synthetic fibers such as polyester. Over time, the latter will break down quicker and  show wear faster. 

The type of dye 

In the rug industry, there are two primary types of dye: vegetable and chemical.  Vegetable dyes are a better choice, not only for the rug but for both the environment  and your family’s health. Vegetable dyes come in a variety of options and can create  some truly amazing color combinations. 

It’s age 

Is it true that an older rug is always higher quality than a newer rug? Not necessarily.  However, rugs that were made before the advent of machine-based assistance will  always be of higher quality. By extension, an antique rug will often follow these tried  and true techniques and therefore be better made than something you purchase at a  big box store retailer. 

The design 

Although of a lesser impact on quality, the design can still help you determine if a rug is  high-quality or not. Why is this the case? Because a rug that is made with thought  behind it also means that the weaver will have taken the time to produce something  they’d be proud to own themself. Machine-made rugs, while sometimes nice looking,  will lack the character that makes them stand out from their typical brethren. 

Its geographic origin 

Finally, the geographic location can also help you determine if a rug is high-quality.  Traditionally, Persian, Oriental, and Turkish rugs are made by weavers following  traditional methods of construction. While a rug from a geographic origin outside of  this region does not necessarily make it lower quality, you can be confident that rugs  from this part of the world will be of the highest possible quality.

Rug Source is your destination for high-quality, authentic rugs How can you be absolutely certain your rug is high-quality? That’s easy: be sure to buy  it from Rug Source. We have a massive selection of  

authentic Persian, Modern, Turkish, Oriental, and more that are made with the highest  quality materials. From hand-knotted to antique, we carry them all and more! 

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