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Carpets were woven for more than a thousand years now. Gypsies roaming around have founded the carpet making trends and now there are many companies making carpets and Rugs. The wanderers  in North Africa as well as Asia, made rugs by extracting the rich hues in browns and reds in walnut shells as well as from the skin of pomegranates. Many craftsmen found ways to weave tranquil backgrounds. They also imbibed the veritable motifs for rugs. Many area rugs come in these motifs.

Handmade Oriental rugs are as precious as a piece of furniture. A simple rug can give a drab room the glow of magic, creating moods and ambiance. Every carpet differs from the other, has its own intrinsic value, and a special feel of unique design. However, buying a carpet or rug is risky business. You wonder if you have paid the right or if you should go for Cheap Rugs or Area Rugs that come in delectable shades and shapes. There are unscrupulous dealers who can smooth talk you into buying highly priced rugs without giving you the quality for that price.

However, it is difficult to start judging rugs for buying at the outset itself. You need to buy books and read up on the net for various features of rug buying. Try to pick up few facts, negotiate in certain ways and bargain your price so that you can buy the rugs for the value they have.

Carpet varieties are many and you can tell by the waft and weave if the rugs are of adequately good quality and make. There are basically 2 types of rugs made- the one with the Turkish knots and the other with a Persian knot. Many hundreds and thousands of knots side by side are tied to form a pile of tufts. Close knots depict higher quality.

Carpet designs are of  two general categories. Rugs of the tribal variety are different from the city weaves. But that does not mean that those rugs from the city are any lesser in quality. They are simply different- period.

Getting a feel of the rugs is a good idea to start with before you set to buy a rug. Prepare first. Use a book to learn about different rug types. Examine patterns and color combinations. From the pictures you can tell the quality you need to assess before getting on a buying spree.