The Afghan rug is a very popular style of
rug for many reasons.
Firstly, given that the rug usually
consists of charming and very individual styling, the Afghan
rug can be quite inexpensive.
If you are looking into buy an Afghan rug,
it is a good idea for you to know the origins and styles of
rugs available.
Afghan rugs originate from
Afghanistan yet many are often woven by Afghan refugees in
Iran and
Pakistan
that fled during the Soviet war. Some are even known to come
from Uzbekistan and surrounding countries.
What are the characteristics of Afghan
rugs?
There are many different styles of Afghan
rugs; a few are listed as followed;
Timuri Baluch rug
Baluch rug
Baluch prayer rug
To really understand what these different rugs consist of
you will have to do an image search on the internet or
alternatively buy an Afghan rug book. There is a vast
history behind these rugs and actually much confusion as to
what rug can actually be classed as Afghan and what rug
cannot.
How much should I pay?
Well, this question depends on two main factors. One, the
size of the rug and where you plan to place the rug and two,
what your budget is.
You can typically find genuine Afghan rugs for sale from
around $700, all the way up to $2000 and over. If you do
only have a limited budget, you could actually buy a smaller
rug and when you have saved a little more, buy another and
place the two side by side. Many people choose to do this.
How do I know it’s real?
Rugs come in all shapes and sizes. The trick is for you, the
buyer to make sure you don’t get tricked into buying
something other than the real thing. Genuine Afghan rugs use
sheep wool for the base material. Afghan prayer mats are
often seen with goat or even camel hair finishing. Make sure
that the rug is not cotton!
Summary
When you are ready to buy your Afghan rug, make sure you
check everything I have mentioned and ask about its origins.
Have a look on the net and search for a seller in your area.
If you can do all of these things, you will have a
pleasurable Afghan rug buying experience and enjoy the
craftsmanship in your very own home.
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