Rediscovering Rugs: A BuyerÂ’s Guide to Area Rugs
Your only weapon in this wonderful world of infinite possibilities is knowledge. iFLOOR. com offers free advice from those who live and breathe rugs.
(PRWEB) September 23, 2005
Much like quilting, rug-making carries with it a long history. Choosing the right kind for your home is purely a matter of taste. Your only weapon in this wonderful world of infinite possibilities is knowledge. iFLOOR. com offers free advice from those who live and breathe rugs.
Know your Options
The first step to solving any shopping dilemma is to know your options. Here is a breakdown of the different rug styles available in the market today:
The Persian style is characterized by curvilinear patterns and intersecting lines. They feature wool or silk and the Persian knot construction. Patterns are intricate and highly detailed. The basic background colors are deep reds or blues.
Oriental rugs often feature items with symbolic meanings. Traditionally made from wool or silk with a sculpted surface, they come in light colors with widely spaced patterns.
Contemporary rugs contain Western European-influenced patterns less than 25 years old, reflecting an urban lifestyle, geometric styling or any abstract art style or pattern that creates an impression rather than an exact likeness.
Native American rugs have geometric patterns and blocks. Southwestern rug colors include red and orange tones, salmon, rust and browns. North American tribal rugs have deep blue and primary red bands. Grays and more muted tones are found in South American patterns.
Floral rugs include the three European floral styles: Aubusson, Savonnerie and English Garden. Some of the modern Chinese styles also fit in this category.
Folk-Tribal rugs often have primitive patterns with simple geometric shapes and straight lines or stylized animal representations. Influences include Far Eastern European, Moroccan and North African patterns.
European and Americana rugs include all non-floral European styles such as French, English, Spanish and Irish traditions, American braided rugs, Early American motifs, Baroque, Rococo, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles.
Although this short guide is the step in the right direction, there are more things to consider in choosing your rug. To find out more about area rugs, read iFLOOR. comÂ’s Area Rug Basics and other informative articles online.
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