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Baluch kilim, mixed technique, about 6 by 9 feet. By “mixed technique” we mean it was woven in a combination of flat-weave and knotting. Afghan rugs are genuine, often charming — and usually phenomenally inexpensive. At present, it is very hard to sort out which ‘Afghan’ rugs are actually made in Afghanistan, and which are made in Pakistan by Afghan refugees. At least a million Afghans, including hundreds of thousands of rug-weavers, fled Afghanistan during its war with the Soviet Union and Discount Oriental Rug News
Mass-produced rugs are created for price not quality. They are meant to be thrown away when they get worn out, not to be handed down from generation to generation like the handmade oriental rugs you will find only in specialty shops. Handwoven rugs, when properly cared for, will appreciate in value over time. Mass Produced rugs, in contrast, will decline in value. When looking for a high quality, handmade focal point for your room, choose something that can become a family heirloom. You won’t Discount Oriental Rug News
Thinking big - Louisville Courier-Journal by Oriental rug Jim and Ruth Onkst decided when building their home in Prospect that they wanted to do it themselves. Once they designed the house, they contacted Max Build, a “you build it” concept, and worked with … Original post: Thinking big - Louisville Courier-Journal Tag: Oriental rug Discount Oriental Rug News