The mystery of the Persian carpet What carpets are consideredthe best? Of course, Persian, they are made by hand in small workshops in the territory of present-day Iran. Persian carpets have not only fantastic beauty, but also history, which is as old as modern civilization. Carpets are woven in many places of Iran - from Tabriz to Isfahan, from Nain to Kerman, but the "capital of silk carpets" is Kum, a Muslim holy city located 150 km south of Tehran. The art of carpet weaving here flourished in the 30s of the last century thanks to the efforts of Shah Reza Pahlavi, a zealous supporter of national customs. How to determine the quality of the carpet? The most common indicator is density, it depends on the number of nodes per square meter. The denser the carpet, the stronger and easier it is at the same time. Carpets with a density of more than 1.5 million knots are rare and very expensive. I just happened to see a carpet, in which there were 2.4 million knots per square meter (the master did it four and a half years). This carpet was thin, like a silk handkerchief. In addition to density, there are many characteristics that determine the quality and price of the carpet. For example, the type of the picture, its clarity, the number of colors, the size. And even how many people wove it. It is better, if it is one person, then there is a guarantee that the drawing will be transmitted without errors. Another important point: the basis of the silk carpet should be woven of silk, and not of cotton. How much can a good carpet cost? In Moscow, a silk carpet three by two meters, a real godfather (usually called carpets in the place of their production), costs up to $ 60 thousand. Moscow prices are quite high, on the other hand, they are constantly growing, and buying a carpet can be a successful investment. Over the past seven years, Iranian carpets have risen in price by 200%, and this is not the limit. How to choose a carpet in the finished interior? It is better to act differently. First, buy a carpet, and then pick up furniture for him. Judge for yourself: how much can a sofa cost? A maximum of ten, twenty thousand. The Persian silk carpet is an order of magnitude higher. The second option - to look for a carpet in the process of interior design, taking into account its nature and overall color scheme. This is how many Moscow designers, architects, decorators work with whom I work. How long can an oriental carpet live? The oldest carpet in the world, which is stored in the Hermitage, is two and a half thousand years old. It was found in 1949 during excavations in the Altai mountains, in the burial of the leader, and is still in good condition. Your carpet can live as long if you treat it with care. There is one secret that not everyone knows: for the preservation of the Persian carpet it is very important that they go about it. The bigger, the better! 5 tips for the buyer

Choose a carpet not only for price and quality, but also for the inner sensation. Perhaps he himself is very good, but not "yours" at all.

Before you decide to buy, take the carpet home for one or two days, observe how it will look in a particular room at different times of the day.

In advance, consider where the carpet will lie, - it may turn out that the furniture will close the most expressive part of his picture.

To understand if there is a cotton thread in the silk carpet, remember it in your hands (silk to the touch is very soft) and look from different directions: silk should pour, changing color, and cotton - no.

Remember that a good carpet determines the character of the interior, so it is not worth saving!

3 enemies of the Persian carpet

Sharp heels. Silk carpet they can cause quite serious damage, which depends on the shape of the heels and the weight of their possessor. The same danger is represented by furniture with sharp legs.

Red wine. If you or your guests lightly shed wine on a Persian rug, he will have to return to Iran, where he will be thoroughly washed, and then dried for several weeks. Regular dry cleaning is strictly excluded.

Boiling water. A tumbled cup of tea or hot water is likely to leave a noticeable stain. The recipe for "treatment" is the same: send the carpet to the restoration to the workshop.

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