Monday, January 19, 2009

ORIENTAL RUGS

Oriental rugs are often referred to as the oldest rugs in design and style. When you use the term Oriental rugs you are referring to a large selection of rugs from many different countries.

You can actually tell which country the Oriental rug came from by looking at its design and style – most of the patterns come from traditions and certain materials common to that country or area.

Oriental rugs commonly come from Persia, India and Turkey. The most renown to experts would be Persia otherwise known today as Iran and each tribe in that region had its own unique style. For example the Kenari is a long narrow rug used in a bathroom or hallway.

Carpet making is an ancient craft which evolution dates back to the 16th century Persia, where carpets and area rugs were present and historical evidence found that the nomadic tribes were found to have used them.

Indian rugs are much sort after in the United States and it is one of its biggest exports to the US. You can usually get Oriental rugs cheaper in India than in any other country due to India making and producing every design possible of Oriental rugs.

Tibet rugs are probably the most expensive rugs due to the art work and the wool of the Himalayan sheep which is regarded as the best for making Oriental rugs. It can also take up to 3,500 hours for an entire family to produce one rug.

Turkish rugs are probably one of the oldest types of Oriental rugs and most beautiful – the rich colours and design are exquisite. During the 1st World War the Turkish rug industry was disrupted to such an extent that the industry only restarted to produce rugs to a large market during the 60’s.

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