Turkish Rugs

Turkish rugs are beautiful accents for your home. Choosing Turkish Oriental rugs can be a little difficult, so here are some things to know.

Good quality, antique Turkish rugs can be hard to find. When shopping for an antique Turkish rug, you should go through a reputable dealer. That way you can speak with them and know exactly what you are getting.

Turkish rugs and carpets come in a variety of styles. For instance, you could get a Turkish prayer rug. A Turkish village prayer is knotted by hand, and will have unique characteristics depending on the creator and village of its origin.

Finding out the authenticity of Turkish rugs can be difficult. Many websites where you buy Turkish rugs and carpets will offer a certificate of authenticity; however, if the company is not legitimate that certificate is about as good as the paper it is written on. Always buy your Turkish rug from a reputable dealer, and do your homework so that you know what an authentic Turkish rug looks like.

You can buy discount Turkish rugs online from a variety of retailers. Some wholesalers will also be able to provide you with discount Turkish rugs. Keep in mind that you often get what you pay for, and a Turkish rug at a much lower price than normal is probably a machine-made replica and not an authentic one.

If you want your Turkish rug to last for a lifetime, you have to take proper care of it. The first component is to keep it clean. Regular brushing with a natural bristle hand broom will help remove dirt. Use care with a vacuum, since it will gradually pull the rug apart. To shampoo your rug, mix half a cup of carpet shampoo with four and half cups of warm water. Add one tablespoon of vinegar to the mix. Dip the brush, and use gentle, vertical strokes, working from one corner to another. Once you have done vertically, start again brushing horizontally, and then brush a third time to return the pile to its natural direction. Lay the carpet flat and allow to air dry.

To protect your Turkish rug, never use washing machines or spin dryers to clean it. This can cause colors to run and may even pull the rug apart. Dry cleaners are usually only good for machine-made carpets, and are not equipped to handle delicate hand made items like Turkish rugs.