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Buy Vintage Handmade Rugs

True vintage rugs are typically more than 25 years old. They have their imperfections, like that slightly faded corner where generations of feet have walked. These are character marks that tell the story of the rug. Vintage Iranian rugs and vintage oriental rugs often showcase incredible craftsmanship that is harder to find in today's mass-produced rugs.  

Buying vintage oriental rugs is not the most practical for a household because they are expensive, need regular professional cleaning, and have a relatively short lifespan (They have already lived for so long!).  

So, the industry has come up with designs that give that vintage-style look in a brand new rug. This is achieved with distressed patterns, printing old textiles, using faded colors, or including timeless designs like oriental medallions.  

It's perfectly fine to buy a vintage-style rug to get the look, but without the investment or the worry about preserving a piece of history. However, it is most important to understand the difference between a genuine vintage rug and the modern-day adaptation. Because the price points are way too different.  

You should check the labels for any machine-made tags, verify the fiber with a burn test, and look for signs of natural wear, such as uneven pile, faded colors, or consistent fringe in true vintage Persian rugs.  

Genuine vintage area rugs were made at a time when artisans had nothing but time to spend and pride in the craft. We are talking about hand-knotted pieces that can take months or even years to complete. They are made using high-quality fabrics and materials, which are not usually available today.  

The wool used in making these rugs was often dyed with natural colors and given extra attention to detail. That's why those colors look amazing. A red vintage rug that was vibrant a few years ago could now have been mellowed down into a gorgeous burgundy that could work perfectly with the modern decor in ways that the original bright red color would never have worked. The same goes for a green vintage rug, which could have started as a bold emerald and now turned to a beautiful, sophisticated sage tone.  

Placement of vintage rugs  

The placement of vintage rugs is like any other rugs.  

1. A vintage runner rug in your hallway will make the space look important because hallways are often overlooked.  
2. Your living room will look vibrant with an extra-large vintage rug placed neatly below your seating arrangement.  
3. In your bedroom, if the bed is centred in the room, then placing a small or medium vintage rug at the foot of the bed will look awesome.  
4. However, if your bed is on one of the side walls, then placing a round vintage rug in the centre of the room will draw all the attention there.  

People are usually misinformed that vintage rugs won't fit into their contemporary homes. But the fact is, vintage area rugs are actually fantastic at bridging the gap between the old and the new. Your sleek, minimalist living room with neutral colours will look gorgeous with a vintage Oriental rug. Suddenly, you will have depth, warmth, and character that none of your contemporary furniture could give you. The contrast between the old and new makes all elements in your room look much better.   

Let us warn you - vintage rugs could be high-maintenance divas. The rug's exquisite character comes with some practical considerations. The good old vacuum at home is often inadequate for cleaning. You need to get these professionally cleaned. Spilled red wine on your brand new rug? Annoying. But spill it on your 30-year-old vintage Iranian rug. That's a genuine crisis that might require therapy.  

Despite this potential headache, people keep using vintage rugs because they have pizzazz. There's something very special about walking on a rug that has decades of history woven into its very fibers. Every pattern, every design has witnessed numerous conversations, celebrations, and family arguments, and held its ground through all of them.  

The rug's vintage style trend is gobbling up the vintage rug market. We firmly believe every home deserves to have such beautiful designs without breaking the bank. That's why at Magic Rugs, Charlotte, NC store we have several vintage-style rugs that can never go out of fashion. Our collection includes both authentic finds and modern-day vintage style options. If you are not able to differentiate one from the other on our website, come see them in person at our Charlotte store.