Genuine Hand-Knotted Oriental Rugs
![Oriental rugs on display.](images/oriental-rugs-02.jpg)
Naturally, like any phrase, the term "oriental rug" has evolved. Today, we also refer to hand-knotted rugs originating from areas other than the Orient (i.e., North Africa) as oriental rugs. A true oriental rug will be hand-made from natural fibers. This is different from an "oriental design rug". An "oriental design rug" will refer to a rug that is either machine loomed or made from synthetic fibers. Pelletier Rug offers both genuine oriental rugs and oriental design rugs.
Because oriental rugs are made by hand, they are a painstaking investment of time for a weaver. It can take a single weaver a year to complete a fine quality 9' x 12'. Although this size is normally completed by two or three weavers in four to six months.
While some people may think oriental rugs are expensive, they are a tremendous bargain. When you consider the man-hours invested in their creation, and the exquisite beauty and joy they bring, they are indeed inexpensive.
![An oriental rug being loomed in Turkey.](images/oriental-rug-loom-01.jpg)
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![Oriental rug in a living room](images/oriental-rugs-03.jpg)