With regards to traditional rugs, we have a vast choice. Regardless of what your budget is there will no doubt be a traditional rug for you. A synthetic rug is in many cases as inexpensive as thirty pounds or a hand-woven one will cost you much much more. But in general we are willing to spend a bit of money on our rugs, hopefully not having to re-finance our home, given that the quality is acceptable and they look right in our decor.

Traditional rugs generally are not throw away products - they do not come and go into fashion. You can’t make a mistake with traditional rugs, anything you choose will look beautiful. You will still find, however some designs that remain the all time favourites. The most in-demand collection of classic designs is the Mossoul Rugs. The historical city of Mossoul (Mosul) was the primary rug trading location for Kurdish rugs. The location changed leaders and went through times of Turkish, Arabic, Mecedonian leadership, but has always retained its carpet and rug producing customs. We all recognize the word Muslin - it also comes from the expression Mossoul.

Now Mossoul traditional rugs are offered under many labels - Mossoul, Hamadan, Mosul, Mussel. But a lot of these collections feature related designs, that may possibly remind you of geometrical straight outlines of Caucasian rugs. But not like Caucasian rugs, Mossoul patterns are simmilar to Persian colour schemes. Their colorings are elegant and attractive to the eye. Several designs can be complicated, similarly to Persian rugs, but vast majority feature geometric designs and significantly less detail in design.
It is incredible how a classical Mossoul designs can have such a contemporary appeal. Their vibrant patterns make them a perfect option for modern day interiors. But their vibrant patterns do not make them any less stylish. They are still an awesome accessory to any classical decor.

But how can you go about obtaining a Mossoul rug? Hand-made carpets and rugs may also be an investment, but for the majority of us that isn't a choice. You may find it tough finding a hand-made Mossoul rug on the net as quality of hand-woven pieces may not be exactly the same. Not all hand made carpet is created utilizing soft wool so looking at the actual rug is vital when purchasing a hand woven piece. Do not hesitate choosing power loomed rugs if you are looking to order on the internet. Colour variations and present day manufacturing practices produce results that can quite easily rival their hand-made alternatives.