CHOOSING THE RIGHT PERSIAN RUG
The best thing about Persian rugs is that they are hand-crafted. This means that no two Persian rugs are exactly alike, because unlike a machine, even the most incredible person can not duplicate the same pattern twice. Each one is so beautiful, with its own patterns and designs.
For the most part, there are three categories of Persian Rug designs. They are Geometric, curvilinear and floral, and pictorial designs. Each rug being unique may actually incorporate more than one of these designs into just one rug.
The three broadest categories we can place all Persian designs into are: Geometric designs; curvilinear and floral designs; and pictorial designs. Plus, each group has many different styles, and sometimes one carpet can incorporate more than one design.
Although, unique in their colors and designs all Persian rugs have something distinct in their work. Most of the combinations of lines and symbols are representative of traditions, culture and symbols of a particular group or region. Their design usually contains an element of something sacred or special about the region in which each rug was made.
They are usually created in a very primitive environment and therefore they usually don't contain full symmetry or color consistency and therefore they have a very primitive quality about them.
This is what makes Persian rugs such a treasure. They are special and they can't be reproduced, making it somewhat easy to spot knock offs. Owning a true Persian rug, is like owning a piece of history and culture. Each one has its own story to tell, and personally I enjoy looking at the unique features of each rug to find one that seems to talk to me.
When choosing a Persian rug, keep in mind that you are not just buying a piece of home decor, but a piece of history as well. Knowing just which one is the perfect one, can make all the difference, and the choosing of the perfect one, is not just a task but an art form. So the next time you are looking for one, listen to what it has to say, as this is not just a carpet, but an art form.