Oriental textiles rugs are named after their place of origin i.e. Persian rugs, Anatolian rugs, Kurdish rugs, Caucasian rugs, Central Asian rugs, Chinese rugs, East Turkistan rugs and Tibetan rugs. They are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. The design and colors differ according to country, culture, racial group and religious faith. But there are some basic designs such as designs with straight lines and geometric figures, designs with curvilinear lines, contemporary designs, designs based on medallions, and pictorial designs. Finely knotted oriental rugs are more popular than others as curved lines are drawn more smoothly and gracefully, and they have dense surfaces which reflect light in an attractive way.

These days many oriental textiles rugs weavers have started to use modern colors in their designs, this suits the changing global color tastes. Oriental rugs which use natural plant dyes are more preferred. Rugs with natural dyes cost 30% more.

Good oriental textiles rugs will lay flat on floors and will not have any wrinkles or ripples along their edges. They will last for decades, sometimes even centuries. They are simple to handle and need less attention than other carpets. Good oriental textiles rugs will have colors that resist fading in normal light.

There is a good variety of ways to sell your jewelry from a home-based business, and it’s sensible to start from home. Setting up in a shop or boutique may seem glamorous, but it takes time, and usually eats your profits and some personal cash. Starting out small can be so much fun! With the methods below, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with your community and make it aware of your business, and form a network with other crafters, which can be a wonderful source of design ideas and support!

Home Jewelry Parties: This is one of the least expensive, fun and profitable bases from which to start your home-based jewelry business. You can host the party yourself or have someone you know host it for you. Invite several people, serve refreshments and show off your jewelry to your guests. Let the guests try on the jewelry, and provide mirrors large enough to allow them to see how well a necklace fits. Have a receipt book and plenty of cash change on hand, because you’re sure to sell some of your beautiful jewelry items!

Arts and Crafts Fairs Shows and Festivals provide a fun and exciting venue for selling your jewelry. It is a great way to meet fellow artisans, as well as establishing yourself in the crafts network. While you sell your jewelry, you may visit other jewelry booths, make friends with the owners and pick up tips to enhance your business, learn the latest trends and learn new designs. You may enjoy haggling with customers and learning how to correctly price you jewelry for optimized sales and profits.

Online jewelry shops are relatively low-overhead or high exposure venues for selling jewelry without leaving your home. You can join an online shops network that specializes in jewelry and accessories, or build your own web site shop. Online auctions are immensely popular, and generate tremendous exposure! eBay shops are one of the most cost-effective ways of displaying your jewelry, especially since eBay has such a vast customer base.

These are just the three easiest and least expensive ways to start your home-based jewelry business. You may want to start with just one method, then gradually branch out into the other areas, concentrating on the most profitable. For instance, you may start giving home jewelry parties, and as that venue begins to slack off, set it aside for a while and venture into online sales. Once you’ve established your online business, it will need only periodic updates for adding new designs or retiring those that don’t sell well or are out of fashion.