Handmade rugs buying tips

Gone are the days when you could buy handmade rugs only at high end galleries or emporiums at exuberant price. With growing demand of these handmade rugs and even faster growing e-commerce business things have become easier for the buyers. Now you can sit back comfortably on your recliner with a glass of wine and order your favourite pattern sitting at home. But before doing that you need to learn how to make out between handmade and machine made rugs. Machine made rugs can definitely lure you with the finishing, designs & the price tag that they carry but handmade rugs are like handmade paintings, every piece is unique, may carry minor deformities because of its handmade nature but they are designed to last and the value attached to these beautiful timeless classic piece of art is priceless. AzaraHome is the only online store that brings the best handmade rugs in India at most competitive pricing!

1. Placement: Before you make a decision to buy any rug the first foremost thing that you should consider is the placement of the rug. It is very important to start from this point as the construction material & technique used in making the rug, size, colour etc will depend on this decision. If you want to use it at a place with high foot traffic, the construction technique and the material of the rug has to be accordingly while the areas with lesser movement can have soft and delicate rugs. Polypropylene or PET Yarn rugs are good enough for areas with high traffic and can be used in outdoor settings also. Shags and plush pile rugs are aesthetically wonderful but are recommended for areas with lesser movement and should not be exposed to open. For wet places try using a cotton rugs that absorbs moisture and can be dried easily. Look for one with antiskid backing.
2. It is very important to figure out the right size of the rug before you proceed with the final decision making. Try and measure the space you intend to cover with a measuring tape. If you are going to use it in your living area, make sure that you cover the entire seating area. The rug should be big enough that you can have your both feet on the rug. Imagine how annoying it would be if your one foot is on the rug and the other on the floor or half and half! You should also not use over sized rug that extends up to the walls in the room. The perimeter of the rug should combine your decor like a frame. You even have an option to customise your favourite rug size if the standard sizes are not doing well.
3. The make of the rug is also an important aspect to look into. The design, pattern, durability, and life of a rug depend on the construction material & technique used. Cotton, Wool, Hemp, Sisal, Silk, & Leather are natural and earth friendly. PET Yarn also reduces carbon footprints as the same is made by recycling plastic bottles. A woollen rug is probably the most durable with a soft underfoot experience and is also flame retardant. A blend of silk with wool adds the missing charming sheen to the carpet but loosens its endurance capacity. Cotton carpets are affordable but tend to hold stains fast while woollen carpets tends to shed fibers for a longer time.
4. Understand the technique used in making a rug. Depending upon the size and design a hand knotted rugs may take a few days to several months for an artisan to complete one single piece and are sold at high price while hand woven, hand braided and stitched and hand loomed rugs are made faster and are priced lesser. Hand Knotted & Punja Kilim rugs are crafted by highly skilled artisans and the produce lasts for ages while hand tufted, hand loomed, & hand woven rugs are definitely cool but can be positioned a step lower when tested on the endurance scale.
5. While buying kids rugs & carpets it is advised to evaluate the construction material as thoughtfully as you consider the shape & colour. Colourful flat weave handloom rugs are also a good options for kids play area as they are light and can be washed at home as and when required. Azara Home houses a variety of such colourful carpets collections that is sure to lure your little ones. Hand tufted woollen animal and cartoon shaped carpets are also a cool option to add to kids room decor.
6. Last but not the least is to get into the right place to buy a handmade rug. There are a numerous offline & online stores faking machine made rugs as handmade ones. Try to check the credibility of the seller before spending your fortune. Prefer the seller who gives you the liberty to return the rug if it is not working for you.

All carpet lovers out there, if you are looking for the best handmade rugs & carpets or hunting for the best colourful rugs collections or trying to figure out the top 10 handmade rugs available online, than you are at the right place. AzaraHome houses the best handpicked handmade carpet collection from across the country at the most affordable price which is why our customers makes us the most trusted online store for rugs & carpets in India.