There is a lot to be learned when it comes to Oriental rugs. Whether you are curious about the history of these particular floor coverings, or want to learn how they are referred to, what kind of look they have, or how they are made, we cover all of these topics and more. Using the panel on your left-hand side, navigate to the Oriental rug topic that interests you.

History & Origins
True Oriental rugs come from the Orient, as the name suggests. These rugs have been produced for centuries and carry a deep cultural importance. Oriental rugs are classified by whether their place of origin is an urban or country location.

Style & Design
These floor coverings are made with several borders, each with its own name and significance. Depending on where the rug comes from, it will be made with different colored dyes and weaving styles.

Terminology
Have you ever encountered words like wefts or warps? These foreign terms are actually used to describe various parts of an Oriental rug. Read on to become an expert.

Weaving
What sets Oriental rugs apart from other rugs is their handmade rug weaving. An authentic Oriental rug is not mass produced on machines, but rather crafted by a master rug weaver.

Material
Oriental rugs are not all made from the same material. Most often, you will find them made with wool, cotton and silk, with wool taking first place in terms of popularity. Each material has its own specifications.

Knots
In most cases, there are two common knot styles used in knotting Oriental rugs. Whereas most rugs need a certain thread-count to be considered high quality, these types of rugs also require you to take the amount of knots into consideration.

Hand Vs. Machine Made
If you are going to invest in an authentic Oriental rug, you need to know whether or not it was made by hand or by machine. Hand-made rugs take precedence because they allow for more precision than machines do. To determine if your rug is the real deal or a fake, keep reading.