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Lexington Oriental Rugs is dedicated to educating our clients.  Here you will find a comprehensive Buyer's Guide that will
help you to find the perfect oriental rug.  This guide will also help you to gain understanding about how oriental rugs are
priced, and how you can grade each rug.  If you would like to learn more, see the Rugs 101 section of this site or contact us.

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2) Oriental Rug Basics
Oriental Rug Looms                        
Knots used in Rugs                         
Oriental Rug Materials                    
Oriental Rug Dyes
4) Needs and Wants
What room is it going in?
What size do you need?
What type of rug do you like?
Specific colors you are working with?  
Do you have design style preferences?
Price Range
5) Choosing a Dealer
Reputation
Selection
Displayed Information
Take a Rug Home On Approval
Trade-In Policies
Returns
Cleaning and Repair Service
In-home Services
Things to Avoid
6) Grading/ Pricing
1. Quality / Construction
    -Warp and Weft
    -Pile Quality
    -Pile Spinning Technique
    -Dye Quality
    -Knot Count/ Density
    -Finishing
2. Size
3. Country of Origin
4. Age
5. Condition
6. Decorative Demand
8) Helpful Resources
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