Through a comment on Floor Talk!, I found the site called rugrag.com, the premier destination for information about area rugs. This site is filled with knowledge, useful information and hints and tips if you are in the market to buy an area rug.
The site contains special features such as a quiz on what’s your ideal style where you are asked questions about the thickness, detail, field, colors and price. Then, based on your preferences, they give you a recommendation for which type of rugs you might like.
Below is an example of their suggestions that include descriptions and images:
Another section is on celebrities and their rugs! For example, on March 2nd, the news was about Michael Jackson’s rugs being auctioned.
Another great section is a section for first time buyers where you will find an interactive rug forum, rug style guide, a stain removal guide, rug estimator pro, rug washing estimate, verification, FAQ’s, rug care cleaning and repair and purchasing decisions.
The Rug Rag forum is the best way to ask questions on and about Oriental Rugs, and have an expert in the field to respond quickly. This is the first ever Oriental Rug Forum which is not hosted by a Rug Seller, or engage in heavy “technical talk.” On the Forum, they encourage users to link to items under purchase consideration, in addition to asking any and all questions relating to rugs in appropriate topic areas.
The Rug Rag Style Guide is the First Ever interactive Web Tool for Consumers to be provided with key search terms for their Oriental Rugs.
Rug Rag Verifications are the ultimate tool for both Oriental Rug Buyer and Seller. You may note in listings for rugs on the Internet, a Rug Rag Badge has been located in or near the item description. By clicking on this badge, you will then be directed to a Report Card outlining important points on that specific rug.
There are many tools and pieces of advice on this site to help you make an informed decision when it comes to purchasing an area rug. They even have a guide to help you guy rugs on Ebay!
If you are in the market for an Oriental rug, this site is a must to check out before you take your first step.
