Mine is a vintage persian I bought on ebay. I don't disagree with the drawbacks people mentioned, but I really love the aesthetics and padding underfoot. With my cordless Dyson, it's nearly as easy to vacuum as sweep. I'm not too worried about wear or stains since the rug is old and pattern hides it well. I am extra careful with stuff like raw meat though. Also I didn't spend that much, so it's not irreplaceable if something happens to it.
Again I think people have made good points above, so think about how it would work with your lifestyle.
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Peacock in Guatemala City.
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