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Step 1
Do your homework about Oriental rugs before you begin shopping. Visit local Oriental rug dealers and take a look at high-quality rugs. Compare machine to hand made oriental rugs. Note the high knot count per square inch of more expensive rugs. See if the weave is tight and the pattern detailed. Feel rugs made of wool, silk, cotton and acrylic blends. Decide on the qualities you want in your rug. A good machine-made rug accents your décor for a lot less money than a handmade masterpiece. A good handmade Oriental rug increases in value over time and offers luxurious comfort to your home for decades.
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Step 2
Begin to scout out discount rug dealers locally and online. Travel to places like High Point, North Carolina, to gain access to rug dealers who sell to the public and to the home-decorating industry. Visit auctions and estate sales to find discount quality oriental rugs. Look for sales at your local department stores and begin haunting their clearance selection for discount rugs.
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Step 3
Ask about the return policy before you buy a rug. Consider paying more for a rug you can return. If you purchase a rug at auction or somewhere that does not allow returns, examine the rug closely before buying. Check to see if the rug is colorfast by rubbing a damp towel on the edge of the pile. See if the rug curls at its edges. Touch the rug and decide if you like the pattern and weave.
