It is fairly common for Oriental rug appraisers to asses a rug’s design when determining its country of origin. Many cultures strictly adhere to specific design depictions and styles in addition to their color confinements. Oriental Rug Culture Typically, cultural groups have developed and honed their specific style through centuries of practice, and the most […]
Typically, when someone thinks of oriental rugs, he or she automatically associates them with middle-eastern cultures and locations. For a variety of reasons, the most commonly known area for Oriental rug production is Persia. Persian Rugs of the World Persian rugs are renowned as the finest and most intricately designed rugs in the world, which […]
Vase- This term is applied to a number of compositions employing a vase, or group of vases, as a principal design element. The motif was most probably introduced into Persia from China- where it had been used for centuries as a symbol of peace and tranquility- and has subsequently been adapted to fulfil both the […]
Panelled garden- The field is divided into panels or compartments containing either individual motifs or identifiable segments of the overall scheme. Sometimes 3 or 4 motifs are repeated in alternate panels across the field, and sometimes the same, or totally separate, motifs are used. Sophisticated versions may be found in a number of workshop items, […]
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 […]
It is impossible to say with any degree of certainty exactly where, when, and how the majority of rug designs were first evolved. Some are clearly rooted in religious and mystical symbolism. Others are obviously drawn from a wide range of vegetal, animal, and architectural forms; the diverse and influences of mythology, folklore, history and […]