Weaving Oriental Rugs has been a way of life for a large part of the world. From the exotic land of eastern Asia to the remote Caucasian village of southern USSR, the ancient craft of hand knotting carpets has been handed down for thousands of years. Persian rugs are popular in the well-designed homes of today, keeping rug prices on an upward trend. When purchasing Handmade Rugs, the materials used, the pile material, and the dye quality must be considered. Silk, wool, and cotton yarns must be evaluated for quality and evaluated for the use of natural dyes versus synthetic dyes, as natural is always preferred. Age also, affects the value of rugs. Antique rugs most often tend to be greater in value.