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from Inspired House Issue #12, September/October 2005

Magic Carpets
Fourth-generation rug dealer John Kebabian tells how to determine if the Oriental rug you love is really worth the price
by Jonathan Binzen

Here's what to look for when purchasing an heirloom quality Oriental rug. Based on an interview with an experienced Oriental rug dealer, this story provides information on basic rug designs,terms to know, how to determine the quality of materials and workmanship, what the rug's fringe can tell you about its foundation, where you should buy a rug, what you can expect to pay, how to make your rugs last, and more.


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