Persian Rugs Offer Intricate Patterns For Your Home Decor
Oriental rugs have been woven almost since 5th century B.C. The first of these were woven in Egypt, and also in Asia. They were made by highly skilled weavers. Persian rugs are exquisite, priceless and highly prized home decor. They are very popular for their elegance and beauty. Persian rugs are hand woven by using a special technique.
Over the centuries Persian rugs have been woven in Iran which was formerly known as Persia. These beautiful hand woven rugs are derived from a variety of materials such as wool, cotton or silk. Over the years there have been many places in Iran where Persian rug production has taken place; Tabriz, Kashan and Herat are three such places.
Symmetric patterns and a background of ivory, as well as blue and red coloring in the design, are characteristic of Tabriz rugs. These carpets are woven with illustrations of mythic stories. The knots per square inch will dictate their quality, and these can be anywhere from 75 to 110 knots per square inch. They are made either of cotton or of silk; the silk being more expensive and highly sought after.
Kashan is known for its beautiful silk carpets. They have a single medallion in the middle and floral motifs, wines, flower stems and leafs woven as patterns. Some of these carpets have designs of animals woven into them. Kashan carpets are some of the most expensive in the world. Old Kashan carpets are of very good quality. They generally come in sizes of 4x 6 and 8x 6.
Herat rugs have intricate patterns of vines, floral designs, and patterns woven in them. They are produced in an array of charming colors. All Persian rugs are handmade, and woven with a single knot technique. Baluch rugs are made by nomadic tribes that live in Iran. They have been producing them for over 2500 years, and are made of rich colors such as navy blue, ivory, and red.
Shiraz rugs are hand knotted creations featuring geometric designs with plants and animals. They originate in Shiraz, Iran, in the central region of that country. Their dominate color is usually red. Another type of Iranian rug is the Wiss rug. It is woven by tribe members living in the village of Wiss. Rugs from Wiss usually have floral designs featuring wines, foliage and garden designs.
Oriental rugs have been made for the longest time. They have dated back since the 5th century B.C. The first of these were made Asia and in Egypt and were woven by very talented weavers. Persian rugs for example are hand woven using a special technique thus they are exquisite, priceless and highly prized as a home decoration. The enchanting color schemes in the Persian carpets are hand woven with a single knot technique. The drifting tribes in Iran weave the unique Baluch rugs. For the past 2500 years the deep colors of navy blue, ivory and red have been used to weave life into these luxurious rugs.
Published June 6th, 2008
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