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Comparison articles
Prepared comparisons for the most common buying decisions, with a table, background, and a recommendation for each living situation.
Hand-knotted
Machine-madeHand-knotted vs. machine-made
How a hand-knotted oriental rug differs from a machine-made rug. Eight criteria, a comparison table, a clear buying recommendation.
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Silk
WoolSilk or wool?
What practically separates silk and wool rugs. Sheen, durability, care, and price compared side by side.
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Persian
OrientalPersian rug or oriental rug?
Every Persian rug is an oriental rug, but not the other way around. What both terms really mean and where they overlap.
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Vintage
NewVintage or new?
An antique rug with patina or a freshly knotted classic? What separates them in price, lifespan, and appearance.
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Nain
IsfahanNain or Isfahan?
Both rank among the finest Persians. Where Nain and Isfahan sit stylistically and in quality, and which suits which room.
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High pile
Low pileHigh pile or low pile?
Plush warmth or crisp definition? What practically separates high pile and low pile in care, durability, and looks.
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Gabbeh
ZieglerGabbeh or Ziegler?
Nomadic statement or classic ornament? Where Gabbeh and Ziegler rugs differ in practice and aesthetics.
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Nepali
PersianNepali rug or Persian rug?
Modern Himalayan knotting against classic Persian tradition. Knots, material, design language, and value compared.
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With rug
Without rugRug or no rug?
When a rug improves a room and when it makes it feel smaller. Acoustics, warmth, looks, and care weighed up.
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