Handmade oriental carpets have been in inception since many years all around the world. These carpets have been originated from Persia and Afghanistan by refugees. They used it for maintaining the body temperature like in winter for sleeping and in summer for protecting their feet from a hot surface. A handmade oriental rug is woven with a hand-knotted technique which is an inter-weaving process. This process is done using knots by knots. It is a time-consuming process and takes many months to weave.

Oriental rugs contain traditional design patterns like Kashan, Qum, Ardabil, floral etc. which are inspired by nature and represents the lives of ancient people. These are woven in pure New Zealand wool and cotton material. This is also woven in pure silk on cotton and silk on silk material. Top of the carpet is always in wool or in silk material.

Nowadays India is one of the best countries where you can find exclusive hand-knotted carpets in all variety. Kashmir silk carpets are famous and are well known worldwide and the same is woven in Kashmir (India). Now I am going to tell you the specialties of Indian Oriental Carpets-

1)   Easy to Use:

Handmade oriental rugs contain various designs and pattern. It is woven in approx. 30-25 color combinations. Placing a handmade carpet is the easiest way to decorate a home. The time period of weaving process depends on the color combinations and size of the carpet. You can simply remove your furniture and can place your rug within a minute. It is a timeless process. So this is the best way to renovate your room.

 

2)   Natural Dyed and Hand-woven Carpet:

Hand-knotted oriental rugs are made on a handloom which is totally operated by hand. A handloom is a foundation of beams which is adjustable. The yarns of oriental carpets are dyed using natural or vegetable dye. Natural Dye is not harmful to kids and pets. They can play on it. Machine made carpets are made using chemical dye and that’s why those are harmful to a baby and pet.

3)   Easily blends with any décor:

Handmade oriental carpets are woven in many colors. A single carpet contains more than 35 colors. So if you are going to buy a hand-knotted oriental carpet then it will surely match with your décor. Make sure that oriental carpets contain traditional patterns so don’t buy it for a modern décor because for a modern look you should use soft color carpets which contain minimum motifs.

4)   A long-lasting Product:

Handmade oriental rugs are woven in an inter-weaving process and that’s why these are highly durable. You can use it for approx. 30-70 years.

5)   100% Hand-washable Rug:

Handmade oriental rugs are woven in a natural material and that’s why there are 100% hand-washable. There are many ways to clean a handmade oriental rug but before applying the product or cleaning solution on it please read the carpet cleaning tips. You can use soft brush and detergent for a wool area rug and can also wash it at home. But if you want to clean a silk rug then always prefer shampoo and water for cleaning it. Never use brush otherwise it can lose the beauty of its pile.

The above specialties of a hand-knotted oriental Indian carpet make it a “One of a kind” and most exclusive product worldwide.

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