There are many different companies on the market today that deal in imitation Oriental rugs that look and last like the real things, but there aren't that many of these companies that have perfected the talent like the Oriental Weavers Sphinx Collections. Still there are several things that you need to know before you go out and buy on of these expensive area rugs and to that end the experts in the field have devised a way of selecting the one that's right for you.

One of the first things that you'll need to do so that you can select one of the best Oriental rugs that will make you proud of the choice you've made is one of the most obvious and that's to measure correctly. Even if you select one of the finest Ariana Area Rugs from the Oriental Weavers Sphinx collection, that rug will look out of place if it's the wrong size. You need to make sure that you know that Egyptian beauty that's made from 100% Polypropylene will fit correctly before you even leave the store. If it's going up a flight of stairs, make sure to count the risers involved.

It's also a good idea to take a picture of the space with you when you go to the store. This will help you choose the correct colors and pattern that you want. You may think that you remember the way things look in that one room and what would go nicely with it, but it's funny how inaccurate the memory can actually be. Better safe than sorry here.

Of course with a purchase as serious as one of the many imitation Oriental Rugs that are offered by the Oriental Weavers Sphinx Collection, you'll need to inspect the rug carefully before you take it from the store. The color and weave are very important so you'll want to turn it over and inspect the color and weave. Don't be afraid to ask any questions either as the person selling the rug often knows more than the tag or display will tell you. Remember that there are a few scams that you need to be wary of and one of these is called artificial aging where the rug is lighter on the back than the front. This isn't necessarily bad, but you should be aware that the process involved wasn't natural.