SILK CARPETS ! A quick guide... by LysDor
Here is a quick guide of *how to buy silk carpets*- try to buy with the help a local person you know
- donīt pay the price asked. It is only the beginning of the buying/bargaining process.
- check the quality many, many times: 150 knots per inch carpet is quite thick but 300 knots per inch is only 3-4 millimeters thin; 600 carpet and upwards are of best quality and so thin that you might wonder why not hang them on the wall. The better the quality the sharper the pictures and thinner the carpet.
- take your time which means several hours / half a day: compare the differents products, donīt show your satisfaction to the chosen carpet clearly, use at least 2-3 hours for negotiations! It is even highly recommended to come back the next day for the final price decision.
- some of the best quality carpets are found at shops located at hotel buildings like Gloria Plaza or New Otani
- pay with USD and ask the exhange rate and compare it to the best rate you know
- be patient, respect the seller but be very determined
- be aware that carpets can be made by child workforce; You need to make Your own decision here.