Oriental rugs or handmade rugs as they are popularly known are one of the most popular rugs you can use in your home. Due to their popularity, the carpets attract a lot of myths.

Myths about oriental rugs

You only need to consider the design: Many people think that the only thing they need to identify oriental rugs is their design, but this isn’t the case. In addition to design, you also need to consider a number of other factors such as the dyes, materials, and construction of the rugs. If you have never owned the rugs before, it’s wise that you buy them under the supervision of rug experts.

Persian rugs are better: It’s true that some traditional rugs made before the Second World War are better that other rugs.  Rugs such as Bihar, Ferahan Sarouk, Mota she Kashan, Tabriz, and Heriz are of high quality and better than rugs from other countries, but most of the modern rugs are of poor quality and often aren’t better than those from other nations.

You don’t have to clean the rugs: Since the rugs are usually pricey, some people feel that they shouldn’t clean them the regular way as you will damage the fabric. While some rugs are of poor quality that can’t withstand the cleaning, there is no harm in cleaning good quality rugs. If you visit a rug store and the store manager tells you that you shouldn’t clean your rug, you should be cautious as you might be buying a cheap rug that won’t give you a good service. To be on the safe side, purchase a high-quality rug.

Oriental rugs are precious: This is true if you have an antique rug that is in perfect condition. If you have an old rug that is in bad shape, you don’t have a valuable rug, and you can’t sell it at a high price. In fact, you will be incredibly lucky to find someone to buy the carpet.

Protectors will devalue the rug: To avoid messing with the look of the rug and also avoid devaluing the rug, some people avoid protecting their rugs. This is wrong. You should note that the protector doesn’t lower the value of your rug. It protects the unit from spilled beverage and other damaging products thus keeping your carpet in mint shape.

Conclusion

These are some of the most common myths about area oriental rugs. To increase your chances of buying high-quality units, buy from a reputable store.