This is part of our Ultimate Rug Purchasing Lesson Part 1 Series:
With age, rugs can, of course, take a few knocks and scrapes….
…so be sure that the rug you buy hasn’t taken too much damage, or that it can be professionally repaired easily.
Wool rugs are extremely durable — as their pile is thick and strong.
They offer a natural resistance to spills, stains, and foot traffic.
And although silk is a strong natural fiber, silk rugs are more delicate.
The older a rug is the more ‘life’ it has lived.
On older rugs, check for holes, moth damage, fraying fringes / edge.
When you’re buying from a reputable dealer, they will have done all that work for you.
The condition leads us to the overall…
QUALITY!
Shawn
Catalina Rug, Inc
P.S.
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