Buying Tips
Buying Tips
The handmade carpet is a work of art and you should buy it as such, that is, with our soul and heart, but it does not cease to have a functional character, for this reason certain factors must be taken into account when buying it.
GENERALLY
Visit 2-3 good stores that specialize in handmade rugs.
Avoid shopping at TV auctions, street vendors and unskilled shops. Do not overdo the search, you will not buy a nicer rug if you see more rugs, on the contrary you will be confused and trapped and in the end tired now, you will happily buy a rough solution.
SIZE
Measure your space.
Make a note of the larger size that fits and the smaller one that fits you, so that you have more choices of carpets. Avoid placing small rugs under bulky furniture.
Especially for the dining room, choose a rich size so that the chairs are completely on the carpet, even when they are pulled out.
On corner sofas, it is better to lay the carpet just below the sofa, otherwise there is a risk that the carpet will come small. when your space looks richer).
Generally a percentage of 30% coverage of the total space is considered ideal.
QUALITY
Be careful not to confuse any normal imperfections in dyeing or knitting with real defects. It is these small-imperfections that give charm to the handmade art.
Lay your most quality-strong carpets in places where they suffer the most so that they always remain new and you can wash them more often.
In the comparison between two of the same thickness and the same type of handmade carpets, prefer the heavier one as it probably hides more work and material inside.
COLORS - DESIGNS
When it comes to choosing colors and designs, this is a personal choice. In general, avoid excessive "matching" and play with contrasts. Carpets in the same space should not be too similar to each other.
MATERIAL
Wool or Silk.
Generally you should know that the woolen carpet exudes a warmer atmosphere, the silk carpet raises the quality of the space.
Both of these materials are very durable and equally easy to use.
ORIGIN
Each handmade rug is knitted with a part of the tradition and culture (such as symbols, coats of arms, etc.) of the respective region of origin.
The main countries famous for making handmade carpets are Persia (Iran), Pakistan, India, Turkey, Afghanistan, Russia (Caucasus, Turkmenistan) and China.
Remember that carpets of one country are not automatically better or worse than carpets of another, each carpet must be judged on its own.
PRICE
The price of each handmade rug is determined by the following factors: material, origin, knot density, type of knot and design. You can find big differences in the prices of the same quality carpets so it is DEFINITELY COMPARED. Do not be fooled by the big discounts, they are usually fictitious, so do not compare the discount rate but only the final prices. AVOID any store that does not list PRICES on the carpet as of course its quality and origin but more seriously the price.
DENSITY
The high density of a handmade rug helps in the clearer recording of the design and in its long life. Generally a density of over 350,000 knots / sq.m. is considered adequate, over 550,000 very good and between 800,000 and 1,000,000 excellent.
Density as a comparison criterion should only be used for comparison of similar carpets.
Tip: how to measure the knots in your carpet? is a very simple process, turn the rug from the back and measure the knots inside a square centimeter (1cm x 1cm) multiply by 10,000 and find the density per square meter.
Choosing the right handmade rug takes time and effort. Let the store show you all the rugs that suit you and make you various suggestions.
Our company also offers the possibility of space study as well as carpet sampling in your space. Take advantage of these opportunities for an easier and more convenient choice.
