Oriental rugs are a beautiful decorative item used to decorate the interiors of the house and give it an altogether different feel.

Most people traveling to the afghan countries prefer to buy these materials as souvenirs of their visit. However they often get duped by cheap quality materials made out of cotton. The best way to evaluate whether the material is made out of cotton or silk is by burning a small sample. If it smells like hair then the product is generally can be guaranteed as authentic.

While buying these rugs the source should be wisely chosen. Trying out different shops and dealers is always considered a wise option. The density and fineness of the knots should be properly evaluated before buying them. Rugs that have color spillage or broken ends should be strictly avoided.

Oriental rugs are often considered as antiques and a buyer should be prepared to spend good money if he wishes to acquire antique materials, instead of settling for cheap substitutes.