Choose a Karastan Antique Rug for Unparalleled Style

Floor coverings have always been an important part of home decor. Floor space just naturally pulls a room together from its four corners, blending and interacting with other furnishings of any given room. Modern, traditional, country or old world, there are rugs that signify hundreds of different cultures in an array of colors and styles.

Oriental rugs have always captured the style conscience with the soft, durable wool fibers that never seem to lose their form. Bright, exotic patterns bring life to any room and add that unique class that only the talented weavers of Asia can provide in a room's center. Never duplicated, the Oriental has always served as an original, crafted to represent an era long gone but intimately sought after in today's world.

Only the most discriminating buyer has been able to purchase these one of a kind majesties and they continue to be the largest export, outside of oil, from the craftsmen of Iran and other surrounding eastern countries. An original Oriental has always been the dream of many because of the intricate detail and care taken in each and every one that is made.

This all changed when in 1926, an industrialist by the name of Marshall Field toyed with the idea of simulating the Oriental but still being able to preserve its nature and feel of the real thing. Field had to have been a connoisseur of the arts to be able to achieve the remarkable process that has made the Karastan second to none in achieving his goal.

Being able to purchase a rug with the same appearance and feel of an authentic Oriental rug has made it possible for many homeowners to decorate their homes with the same dramatic look that once was only dreamed of. Karastan has not wandered away from their original concept in keeping with the same tone as the Oriental rug except to improve on the simulation.

One of the best features of a Karastan unit is the power-driven process of weaving that is done during production. This process is why Karastan rugs look hand weaved. Another unique process is is called the Antique Wash finish, also never duplicated by another manufacturer. This aging process brings that old world charm to each carpet that is delivered, toning down colors but just enough to appear like the real thing. Two more processes are then completed to prepare the Karastan to live up to its durability and feel of an Oriental. Much time and pride goes into every Karastan that comes from their production facility to make each one a sought after product in itself.

Karastan antique rugs are not inexpensive, ranging anywhere from $400 to $7,000, depending on the style and size. Many times you may be able to find a deal and since this rug is made to last for decades, it will not last long. Karastan is America's symbol of quality and heritage and once you own one, you will not be able to part with it. Available at upscale department stores or on line through the manufacturer, there are hundreds of varieties of superb Oriental designs and colors to chose from. Owning a simulated Oriental just got easier and with a twenty year guarantee and lifetime mold-free surety, you have many years to enjoy your Karastan.