By definition a Persian rug was woven in the land of Persia, now modern day Iran. Today the term Persian rug is often used to denote any hand-knotted oriental rug, regardless if it comes from Persia (Iran) or not. Persian rug designs are woven in a number of countries. How long have Persian rugs been […]
Persian Rugs Weaving region: Iran Categories produced: masterworkshop, workshop, village, and nomadic For many people, the terms ‘Persian Rug’ and ‘Oriental Rug’ are the same. Persia is seen as the spiritual, if not actual, home of rug-making and its name has become synonymous with some of the finest and most outstanding achievements in oriental textile […]