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How to choose the best outdoor Persian carpet



The first thing one needs to be aware of before buying a Persian carpet is that there are many imitations available in the market from countries such as India, Pakistan, Turkey and China. Always remember that a genuine Persian carpet is only from Persia ancient area, which marks it as having superior quality and a rich design, hallmarks of an unmatched expertise. So what are the things to do before buying a carpet?


• Check your budget before buying a Persian carpet, because an authentic Persian carpet can be somewhat expensive. So be ready to spend a significant amount of money should you seriously contemplate owning your own genuine Persian carpet.


• Take the measurements of the floor where you would most like to lay out the Persian carpet, and this will give you an idea for the size of the carpet you need. Be as precise as possible in your measurements – cutting down by even a single square inch of carpet could save you money as well as time.


• Always look for a Persian carpet that has a high number of knots per square inch, as the greater the number of knots the better the quality of the carpet. Generally carpets made in larger cities adopt this method to ensure superior quality and standards of manufacture.


• Find out how old the carpet is. A genuinely old Persian carpet comes usually with a huge price tag. To give it an “antique look” many dealers apply a chemical wash to new carpets, which could be harmful for the carpet, so be wary of anything purporting to be a genuine antique Persian carpet.


• Ask for an authentication certificate of the Persian carpet which a reputable dealer keeps and which it gives it a guarantee of the quality of the Persian carpet. This certificate will also help you obtain a good price if you plan to sell the carpet in the future.