There is wide range of quality, prices, sizes, and styles in area rugs called “oriental”.  An authentic vintage oriental rug would be handmade, either knotted or woven without pile.  Rugs made by machine are not considered authentic even if they have traditional designs.  And yet, affordable used and new oriental rugs are available. These are great home decor accessories to add to the look you want to acheive.

Authentic and antique oriental rugs come from various regions of the world and are classified by the place where they are made.  Large, medium, and small-sized oriental rugs are popular today, but not so the traditional, elaborate designs.  Nevertheless, small oriental prayer rugs are used by millions of Muslims all over the world.

Oriental rugs increase in value with use because colors soften and the wool pile becomes more polished and lustrous.  It is absolutely amazing the prices that old, extremely-worn, oriental rugs bring.