Weaving region: Iran Categories produced: masterworkshop, workshop, village, and nomadic For most people, the terms “Persian rugs” and “oriental rugs” are the same. Persia is seen as the spiritual, if not actual, home of rug making and its name has become synonymous with the finest and and most outstanding achievements in oriental rug textile art. […]
The major design components of an oriental rug: Medallion- Any large central motif used as the focal point of design. Field- Main area of the rug within the borders Spandrels- Architectural expression used to describe the space between the curve of the arch and its enclosing moulding. In rug-making it refers to the contoured areas […]
Floral- The image of a lush and fecund garden is the one that is deeply rooted in both the religious and cultural heritage of the Persian people. Not only has the arid nature of the land inspired successive rulers to create the most exquisite and luxuriant ornamental gardens in their palaces and towns; it has […]
Every so often, we write a rug term dictionary post for those wanting to improve their handmade rug vernacular. Whether you are an expert on decorative rugs or reading about the field for the first time, you will find these terms very informative! gloss- a sheen or high degree of light reflectance, present in silk, […]
We have seen that one of the ‘revolutionary’ aspects of modern rug production has been the return natural dyes. Not long ago, shoppers who were interested in new rugs had no choice but to buy rugs with synthetic dyes. Today, though, natural dyes are an option in new rugs and, in fact, you will have […]
By the 1950′s there simply were fewer new rugs to choose from than there had been in the past. Many of those available to us showed unmistakable deterioration. Oddly, as weaving skills were lost, rug designs often seemed to become more elaborate, resulting in new examples that were crowded and confusing. Materials in rugs suffered […]
Americans and Europeans of a certain stripe have been in love with Oriental rugs for over a century. But we have preferred old rugs to new. Nearly all collectors and many home decorators have perceived a beauty in the soft colors and polished wool of rugs that have been walked upon for decades, and they […]
High quality Persian rugs are items that many of us would like to own. The problem is that most of us have no idea how to tell high quality Persian rugs, from just stunning Persian rugs that are replicas. The only things that matter are our satisfaction, and whether or not we got a fair […]
If you have been thinking about getting handmade Persian rugs as decorations for your home then there are some things you should know before you start to buy. Quality Persian rugs are available, but you need to know what distinguishes quality Persian rugs from all other handmade Persian rugs. It can take weavers of […]
Do you love a rug but one or more of its colors aren’t right for you? What if you need it in another size or shape? Ageless Rug Treasures would be thrilled to help create the perfect rug for you. If you see another size or shape, or we don’t have exactly what you are […]