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So, what must you look for when choosing a handmade Oriental rug? 

The Good

· Healthy wool - Soft, fine wool which is not dry, coarse, or stale to the touch

· Silk—good sheen, fine detail in the outline of color boundaries, many knots per square inch

· Rug does not shed significantly

· Repairs, if any, are professional and thorough

· No structural damage

· Evenly woven with consistent gauge of knots

· Sheared evenly 

· No odors or permanent stains

· Wear, if any, is even with little variation of pile height

· Symmetrical, designs where intended, however there may be noticeable differences in the pattern giving distinct identity to the piece

· Relatively straight edges

· Lays flat  

The Bad  

· Heavy color run, sun fade, or rust damage

· Repairs are poor and patchy

· Uneven weaving techniques (hazy lines, gaps in edge stitching)

· Varying pile height - uneven shearing and/or wear

· Permanent creases

· Hard curled edges

· Foundation visible in areas

· Markered, chalked or painted to disguise flaws, wear or other damage  

The Ugly   

· Permanent pet stains

· Dry Rot and water damage

· Markered pile or foundation to disguise wear

· Large areas of foundation exposed

A good quality antique Persian rug must have all the above qualities, plus have beautiful and desirable colors, be in a condition appropriate for its age, and like all the rugs we sell, speak to your soul.  The Persian Rug House of Pineville hand selects every rug for the showroom and chooses only the best to include in our collection.  Rugs needing tender loving care before they hit the showroom floor are sent to our on-site professional hand washed cleaning department, or if in need of repair or restoration, upstairs to our on-site expert  repair department.  Rest assured that every rug in our showroom is in its best possible condition before we offer it for sale.  With our exclusive trade-in policy, you can feel confident in your investment.Call us first to evaluate any rug you are considering tossing.  We may be able to restore it to its former glory, and at a reasonable price.  Adore the floor you walk on!   

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