Congratulations on purchasing a handmade Persian rug or Oriental rug from Rugman.com. Below is a list of tips and facts to help ensure that you enjoy your rug to the fullest.
Packed for safe and efficient shipping from Rugman.com's facility to your door, your Persian rug or Oriental rug will arrive tightly rolled and carefully wrapped.
Don't be surprised by the small size of the package-Our shippers are experts at packing rugs for safe and efficient shipment!
Before opening your rug, please check the packing slip and confirm that the item number is the same as that on your email confirmation.
Your Persian rug or Oriental rug has been packed with the underside facing out. Working slowly, cut the outer wrapping tape with scissors, taking care not to go beyond the packaging and into the rug itself. Carefully unwrap the layers of plastic and place the rug onto the floor.
After being wrapped in layers of plastic, your rug needs to breathe! A new rug smell has likely built up during the shipping process. Place the rug in a well-ventilated spot for a day or two and the odor will soon disappear.
Safe and efficient shipping means folding and rolling rugs into small packages. You might notice that your rug is curling at the edges and/or creased along the fold lines. Placing a stack of heavy books along the curled edge will relax the fibers and have the rug lying flat within a few days. Similarly, regular use and foot-traffic will ensure that the creases soon disappear.
The light and shadows in a room play tricks on our eyes and affect how we see color and brightness. You might notice some variations in the look of your new Persian rug or Oriental rug depending on the direction of its pile in relation to the room’s light source. Try turning the rug so that the light picks out the features that best suit your decor.
Persian rugs and Oriental rugs are handmade works of art that contain natural variations in color and design. These are indications of craftsmanship that separate the genuine from the machine-made product. Enjoy the imprecision; it's a sign of authenticity and quality!
Handmade Persian rugs and Oriental rugs are very durable and a very few precautions will protect them from harm. If the legs of your furniture are less than one inch in diameter, or sharp, use coasters underneath them to distribute weight. Old-fashioned glass coasters work best, but any will help protect the rug against marks and indentations that could damage its surface. Prevent permanent lumps, bumps, creases and curls in your rug by having it lay flat and keeping wires and cables from under it.