The carpet is one of the ancient human inventions, some love this piece of furniture and cover all the free places in the house with it, others do not perceive it in any way. It all started with primitive people who covered the floor in their cave with animal skins, and today handmade Persian carpets are popular, they can be found in the most expensive houses. In addition to keeping the floor warm, today's carpets can create coziness, make the room stylish and beautiful.
The positive side of the carpet
The positive aspects are:
- Preservation of heat, this is especially true in houses with walls of small thickness. In ancient times, peasant huts were not built strong, with large gaps, the only salvation was the carpet, with its help these defects were closed.
- Previously, a carpet was often given as a dowry, and in difficult times, carpets were bought in reserve, it hung on the wall for many years and did not fall into disrepair.
- With walls of insufficient thickness, having increased audibility, it is an excellent way out of extraneous noise, since the sound was muffled with the help of a carpet.
- Hiding construction flaws and defects in the form of uneven walls
- A kind of protection against bedbugs and other insects, as the silk threads in the composition of the carpet prevent their movement.
For example, in the Caucasus, each carpet was considered a work of art, some of them were very expensive, neighbors could measure their wealth not in money, but in carpets. In some cities, exhibitions and competitions were held in the ability to make them.
Features of carpets made from natural materials:
Today, carpets made from natural fabrics are especially popular, the market in this regard is represented by a wide range. These types of carpet products are made without the admixture of synthetic fibers and are quite high in cost. Wool, silk, cotton are the most popular materials for their production. Natural carpet is considered the best in terms of its production, long service life, more resistant to various damages.
When used in a room with a large number of people, it is better to give preference to natural products, as they are more durable and of high quality during operation, they are less subject to wear. The most expensive is the product made by hand. But factory production in a mechanized way is considered to be of good quality, and even more so, its price is quite affordable.Artificial carpets should not be written off, as they also have a number of their advantages and features.
The modern attitude to this piece of furniture in our time is not unambiguous, primarily because of the possibility of allergic manifestations, since dust and dirt can accumulate inside the carpet. Carpet in some way can be a breeding ground for many insects, especially mites. Do not forget about the carpet as a fire hazardous item, at the moment the majority are opponents of carpets and carpets, they try to forget this piece of furniture.
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