Posted on September 15, 2021 by Behnam Rugs

Are You and Your Persian Rug Made for Each Other?

How do you know that Persian or Oriental rugs are right for you? That you’re ready to purchase these textile works of art? And, more to the point, how do you know when a particular rug is the perfect rug for you? Read below.

Rug Attraction

Signs that you’re ready to buy a fine, hand-knotted Persian or Oriental rug:

1. You know who you are.

The days of experimenting and “trying on” different personas (hipster, boho, always-striving-college-student-even-though-you’re-32-now, artiste, workaholic, etc.) are long gone. You know who you are and you know you enjoy things that will last, things that have heft, things that have history. You may – or may not – be settling down and purchasing a home. But you’re comfortable in your skin: you’ve emotionally “arrived” and know clearly who you are.

2. You have the funds to pay for these not-inexpensive textiles.

You don’t have to be wealthy to afford an Oriental or Persian rug, but you’re not living month-to-month or paycheck-to-paycheck. You have stability in your income, whether you’re an employee or if you’ve built a successful business. You may be an investor – in real estate, the stock market, etc. – and you’ve decided to invest in your home’s décor by purchasing a furnishing that may (or may not) increase in value over the decades. (You’re also buying the rug as an investment in beauty, not in the hopes the rug will rise in monetary value.)

3. You’ve done – or are willing to perform – extensive research on Persian and Oriental rugs.

These rugs shouldn’t be purchased on a whim, or when you see a “pretty rug.” Or when you find a rug that “goes” with your bedroom décor. Yes, the rug’s design should add to a room’s ambience, but you shouldn’t buy it because its “pop” of orange goes well with your accent wall. Instead, you need to begin reading about the history of these rugs and start learning the difference between a hand-knotted rug and one that is hand-tufted or even machine-made. You also should visit a few rug dealers to see these rugs yourself and ask even more questions as you continue your education.

Signs that a particular rug is “the one.”

• There’s just something about the rug. It speaks to you somehow, or evokes some kind of pleasant emotion, or even memory.
• Its design and colors go well with the décor of the room in which you plan to place it. A floral design, for example, may be too “flowery” if the style of the room and its furniture is “techno,” with sharp edges. (However, a floral rug could “soften” the room’s “harshness.”)
• It’s within your budget. You always should start shopping with a firm budget in mind, asking the Persian rug dealer to show you rugs only in that price range. This helps ensure that you won’t fall in love with a rug that could break your wallet.

While you may fall in love with a particular just as you begin your search, we urge you to wait and continue looking. You still may well purchase this rug, but (especially if you’re just starting your research), it’s best to wait. If you’re trying to decide if you should get a silk rug, read this blog.

There’s a rug out there for everyone, no matter what type of décor you have back home, no matter your price point. Call 972-733-0400 to schedule a showroom tour.