Different Types Of Rugs To Adorn Your Home

Posted by azadorientalrugs on June 13th, 2012

Carpets and rugs have been an integral component of home décor for generations. From the large palace halls to living rooms of sprawling mansions, antique rugs and carpets have always been a symbol of luxury and grandeur. Through time, the antique rug has acquired great popularity and acceptance in all parts of the globe. Amongst the extensive array of carpets the most popular and favored are listed below:

Turkish rugs

Tracing their legacy to 7000 B.C., Turkish carpets are known for their bold and intricate patterns. Originally handmade with goat hair, they are now crafted with finer material like silk and wool. Their bold colors have a story of their own but they are essentially derived from plants. Blue, red, yellow, black and brown were the chief colors earlier but recently they have been joined with other lighter shades. Initially, Turkish rugs boasted intricate patterns representing religious symbols but now they are available in floral and geometrical patterns as well. A surprise to some, most of these patterns have a meaning behind them. These rugs have many uses. You can use them as area rugs, frame them or hang them as a wall art. In any manner these rugs never fail to bring elegance and grandeur to your room. Treat them well, keep them clean and wash them and these rugs would stay with you for a very long time.

Persian rugs

Rugs from Persia are not only a simple element of interior decoration but are a true piece of art bringing forth a spectacular play of colors and patterns. Persian carpets are a hand woven, beautifully designed reflection of the Iranian culture. It is believed that the Persia was the place where the carpets were first created and refined. Carrying the 2500 years old weaving skill heritage these carpets are now considered a representation of antique art. With their warmth, elegance, color and patterns, Persian rugs can add charm to even the most lack luster room. They are available to satiate all taste and liking. From light shades with simple patterns to brighter colors in bold designs, they come in a large selection to blend with every interior décor theme. Of course they are more costly, but they last a life time and if cared well can prove to be a sound investment as well.

Besides these two ruling designs there are several other types of antique rugs which are also appreciated including: Ladik rugs, Kars rugs, Anatolian rugs, Chinese rugs, Korean rugs, Baotau rugs, to name a few.

If you are planning to decorate your new home or refurbish the old, simply get online and search for the stores which specialize in selling Persian, Turkish and antique rugs. The selection is bound to impress you.

About the Author –

Dr. Azad has been in the Oriental rug business since 1984. With a doctorate from Howard University, he has served the Hagerstown, Md., community for 3 years as the owner of Azad’s Oriental Rug Emporium. His store strives to help customers choose which pieces best complement their lifestyle, and will even bring an antique rug to a home to assess how it fits with the rest of the décor. With the largest selection of rugs in the market, their services include Rug cleaning in Maryland, Persian rug repair, rug cleaning in Alexandria VA, carpet cleaning in MD, carpet cleaning in Washington and more.