Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Handmade Carpet

When you invest in a handmade carpet, it is much more than simply buying a piece of home decor, it is a lifetime investment in artistic skills, culture and classic style. We have witnessed how customers at Yak Carpet (one of the oldest and best handmade carpet shops in India) commit the same mistakes that would bring future regret. So here are the 10 mistakes to avoid when purchasing a handmade carpet either online or in stores.

1. Ignoring the Knot Count

The density and the complexity of a handmade carpet are identified by knot count. More knots tend to indicate finer workmanship and durability. Never forget to look at the back side of your carpet, particularly in the case of an expensive carpet.

2. Not Checking the Material

Numerous customers do not pay attention to the varieties of pure wool, silk, or cotton base. Always inquire about whether it is a pure silk on silk or wool on cotton, or a composite one. The materials at Yak Carpet are clearly identified where you get to know what you are investing in. Be it a handknotted wool area rug, living room rug, bedroom rug or a silk on silk traditional carpet, Yak provides you the authority to check the material before buying.

3. Choosing the Wrong Size

Acquiring a carpet that is either an oversized one or an undersized one may create an imbalance in your room. Check the size of your area in advance. You will have the best fit when you leave a minimum of 8 inches of flooring all around the rug.

4. Overlooking the Design Compatibility

A handknotted carpet can be very beautiful; however, it must be able to fit in your interiors. It can be either a traditional Kashan piece or a contemporary abstract rug, but be sure the colours and the design fit well with your existing design.

5. Not Understanding the Difference Between Handmade and Machine-Made

The machine-made carpets should not be mistaken with the handmade ones. Handcrafted carpets possess certain minor flaws that give it character. Machine-made on the other hand, tend to squeeze synthetic fibers and cannot be unique.

6. Forgetting to Ask About Certifications

Also ensure that you ask for authenticity certificates, particularly of pure silk carpets. Yak Carpet certifies that it has all appropriate certifications so as to ensure that the rug is actually handmade.

7. Being Fooled by Unrealistic Discounts

Deep discounts usually refers to incompetence or mass produced rugs being sold as handcrafted items. The real carpets woven by hand would not be inexpensive unlike those mass-produced. When choosing the in-store option, you should always purchase carpets from Yak Carpet, because you will not be a victim of fraud.

8. Skipping the Cleaning and Maintenance Advice

Each carpet should be maintained. Silk Carpets can only be dry cleaned and wool carpets can be vacuumed. Ask maintenance tips every time and about rug pad, which covers your floor and extends the life of the rug.

9. Not Checking the Return Policy

Always look at the returns and exchange policy. Our global clients are promised of hassle-free experience since we offer an open policy to make returns at Yak Carpet.

10. Buying Without Knowing the Origin

Style and quality are normally dictated by the region of origin. It could be a Tabriz with the influence of Persian designs, the silk masterpiece of Kashmir or a Bukhara with the wool on a rug: origin counts. Yak Carpet provides specific provenance of each object.

Conclusion

Purchasing a handmade carpet is not just a rewarding experience unless it is done correctly. But don’t fall into these other pitfalls by asking a series of questions and always getting a reputable seller such as Yak Carpet, with more than forty years of experience in genuine handknotted carpets. 

You can visit our store or search through our extensive assortment of rugs online to find the one that could really upgrade your place.