The production of oriental rugs is achieved by one of two methods. They are either hand woven and knotted or mass produced by machinery. We at Home Design do not deal with Mass produced  rugs. Pieces that are woven and knotted by hand require a vast amount of skill and time, while those made by machine can be rapidly and cheaply produced. Because mass-produced machine-made rugs lack the character and individuality of those which are hand-made, it is the craftsmanship of highly accomplished weavers that we will explore here, and we at Home Design believe in character and individuality. One of the ways of weaving a rug is by stretching Cotton threads vertically from one end of a loom to the other, and are  passed alternately over and under the loom to create a flat-weave rug. If strands of yarn are knotted around each warp thread while the rug is being woven, a pile rug is created. It is this pile that provides both the thickness and the pattern of an oriental rug. The fineness and quality of each rug is determined by factors such as the number of knots per square foot, (the knot density). As the knot density increases, more intricate designs and greater detail can be achieved. Also, the more knots per square foot there are, the shorter the pile yarns can be cut. Hence, the highest quality rugs are those with fine patterns and thin piles. The quality of oriental rugs is also influenced by the type of wool used in their construction. The region of origin of the wool is an important determinate of its texture and appearance. Although many countries produce good quality wool, the wool from New Zealand is considered the industry's best Beyond these considerations, style and color choices must be made in the selection of rugs appropriate to their settings. Whether geometric or floral in design, there are rugs that are at home in both formal and contemporary residences, and rugs that can do the job of beautifying heavily traveled business interiors. The color range available to complement any room is seemingly endless.       The motivation to buy an Oriental or Persian rug varies from individual to individual. Some people buy Oriental rugs to add warmth and interest to their rooms. Others buy as an investment or with the intent to pass an heirloom on to future generations. Regardless of the reason, the fact is that the rug buying process can be an intimidating one. First Things First Authentic Oriental and Persian rugs are handmade pieces of art made with natural fibers such as wool, silk and cotton. Each rug can take days, months or even years to be made. In order to be truly authentic, an Oriental rug: • Must be hand-woven. • Originate from one of the traditional weaving regions such as Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, China, Turkmenistan, Tibet, Nepal, Egypt, India or Pakistan. • Must also follow certain ancestral patterns of composition and design. The Difference between Handmade and Machine-Made Rugs As previously mentioned, an authentic Oriental and Persian rug is woven by hand. There are, however, many machine-made replicas of these rugs on the market today. Machine-made rugs do not necessarily have the same durability as handmade rugs. The natural fibers have a greater level of strength and durability than machine-made rugs with synthetic fibers. If a rug is handmade, the loops on the back of the rug will be clearly visible.   A quick check to see if a rug is hand or machine-made is to examine the rug’s fringe. If the fringe of the rug is sewn on, then the rug was probably machine-made. If the threads of the rugs fringe are the rug’s foundation, then the rug is handmade.   Checklist Before Buying: Have in Mind Color: color of your room and rug Design: geometric, floral, traditional etc Size: Size of Room and Size of Rug Material: Silk, Wool, Silk & Wool Price: Retail Price & Off-Course Sales Price Checklist Before Selecting Store: Have in Mind   Retail & Sales Price Quality and Selection Available Money Back Guarantee Knowledge of Products and Industry Free Delivery and Shipping Easy to access- the store is nearby