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August 27, 2004 An Oriental Rug is a treasure in decoratingAn authentic Oriental rug, hand knotted and woven with or without pile is a traditional favorite for decorating the home or office. Beautiful hardwood floors, adorned with accent rugs can be found in the finest homes, and the smallest apartments. The Persian rug in its many designs from various regions of Central Asia has always been a desirable feature in well decorated interiors. To the connoisseur of fine carpets, only those that are handmade can qualify as a genuine Orientals. These rugs are traditionally from countries such as Iran (Persia), Afghanistan, Turkey, the Caucasus, Pakistan and India. Many different ethnic groups and cultures weave these beautiful carpets, although most people use the words Oriental and Persian interchangeably. The Kilim rugs are generally flat woven rugs without pile, whereas those woven in the regions of Heriz or Tabriz are a hand-knotted pile. These beautiful accents can be used in any room, from the entry hall to the kitchen, and can provide the color scheme for the entire room. The colors of an Oriental carpet are the most vibrant in the varying shades of red. A Karaja with its madder red background and medallions is one of the prettiest accent rugs. Turkoman and Afghan carpets are also noted for their strong dark red colors. Shopping online for these beautiful traditional Orientals is fun and many new handmade rugs, as well as antique ones are available. Try accent rugs to brighten your decor, and consider one for the kitchen! Our merchants offer discounted prices and most have free shipping and an endless variety.
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: Spend some time looking through this huge selection which includes Tibetans and Mahals,
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