Tips For Buying A Moroccan Rug


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It has become incredibly popular for people to decorate the floors of their homes with beautiful Moroccan rugs. There are several different variations of Moroccan rugs, but one of the biggest distinctions is handmade rugs that are actually made in Morocco. The other option is a factory produced, a machine-made rug that could be produced in mass anywhere in the world. For some, this distinction is unimportant and they only care about the general look and the price. Others are slightly more particular preferring traditional rugs produced by hand in their place of origin. Either way, it is important to know exactly what to look for and where to find the type of rug you are looking for. With the constant rise of new technologies, a new era of shopping has also come to be. Once, if you wanted a Moroccan rug, you would have to travel to Morocco. Now, all you have to do is look online and purchase a rug from one of the many websites sell them. When purchasing online, there are certain things that must be considered. What you will find here is a list of tips that will help you find the Moroccan rug of your dreams on a website that will make the process as easy as possible.

The first decision that must be made is whether you only want a traditional, handmade rug or if you are interested in factory produced rugs. This decision will determine some of the factors and aspects that you will be looking for as well as how you search. Once this decision has been made, you will need to set a budget for your purchase. For many people, it is of the utmost importance that they do not overspend on any purchase, Moroccan rugs included. Price may have even been a consideration in determining which type of rug to look for. Even if the price is not a consideration, it is still wise to set a budget so that you can ensure that you are getting the best rug possible for a good price. You do not want to just purchase the first rug that happens to pop up, there are too many considerations involved.

Moroccan rugs are known for their intense colors and beautiful patterns. It is important to consider the space where you intend to display your new rug before choosing one to buy. You will need to decide on which colors would work well in the room and what type of pattern would suit the rest of the decor. If you are not familiar with the types of colors and patterns that you should expect to find, it is worth taking a little extra time and looking photos of Moroccan rugs online. To do this all you have to do is search for “pictures of Moroccan rugs” and you will be able to peruse many pictures. If you need more photos to look at, be sure to check out the Creative Journey Moroccan Berber Rug Collection. There are some truly amazing rugs there, you may even find the one that you wish to purchase. As you are looking at all of these pictures, you will inevitably see some that you like. When this happens, find a way to take the photo into the room where you wish to place the rug. A good way to do this is by searching the images on a mobile device such as a smartphone or a tablet. You can then compare the colors and the pattern to the room and see how well it would fit with the decor of the room.

Colors and patterns are not the only things that you need to consider when choosing a rug. You also need to measure the space where you plan on putting the rug. This will ensure that you are buying the correct size for the space the rug will go to. Moroccan rugs, just like any other type of rug, comes in a variety of sizes ranging from quite small to large enough to cover the entire floor. You need to know the exact size that you will need. If you purchase a rug that is too large, you will not be able to make it work. There is no way to enlarge a space. If you purchase a rug that is too small, it will never look quite right. When you measure the space, be sure to write down the measurements or put them in a digital file so that you will have them when you need them.

If you have chosen to purchase a handmade rug, there are a few things that must keep in mind. The first of these things being there will inevitably be one or two imperfections in the final product. It is simply human nature, especially when that person is making many rugs. Also, each rug will have its story. Not just the story of the individual that crafted it or the making of that specific rug. Each traditional, handmade, Moroccan Berber rug will have symbols and patterns detailing legends of the Berber tribes. This could be symbols of fertility, or patterns specific to a certain trib. It could be symbols for wealth or symbols of a long healthy life. You can be assured that every rug will be unique and every rug will tell its own story if you know how to read it. If you are not already familiar with the Berber tribes, it may be a good idea to spend a bit of time learning about the history and culture. Of course, this is in no way necessary to simply purchase a rug. However, if you are buying a rug that has been handcrafted by someone descended from those original Berber tribes, it is incredibly nice to know the history behind this amazing piece of art.

If you are interested in learning about the Berber tribes, there is a wealth of information available through various history websites. If you prefer, there is also the option of heading to your local library and seeing if they have any books detailing the history of the tribes. As a starting place, here are a few facts about the Berber tribes. The name “Berber” was given to these tribes by outsiders, the name that they gave themselves was the Amazighs. These tribes were once indigenous to many areas in North Africa. Primarily, they could be found in Mali, Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Mauritania, and Western Egypt among a few others.


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