While a hand-knotted Persian rug is the dream of those who love a warm, traditional look, they are out of reach for many people. The fact is, hand-knotted Persian rugs take a lot of time to create and are very expensive. Fortunately, machine-made Persian rugs have the same look for a fraction of the price.
Machine-made Persian rugs can be found in wool and synthetic materials and are direct reproductions of handmade rugs. They have the same intricate designs and rich, warm colors as classic, hand-knotted Oriental rugs. In addition, you can find these quality machine-made rugs in modern and minimalist styles. That makes these rugs a perfect complement to any décor.
However, while a genuine, hand-knotted Persian rug is considered a work of art and thus, maintains its value, machine-made rugs do not. Each handmade Persian rug has a unique design, while machine-made carpets come off of an assembly line. Handmade rugs are considered collector items, while machine-made rugs are simply attractive and affordable.
A handmade Persian rug might be the purview of collectors, but anyone can purchase a machine-made rug. Of course, machine-made rugs also come in varying degrees of quality; for example, a wool machine-made rug is richer in color and texture than one made of synthetic materials. If you want to get as close to the look of a hand-knotted rug as possible, spend a little more on a wool machine-made rug.
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