This describes a carpet that is woven and not hand knotted This describes a carpet that is woven and not hand knotted, meaning a flat woven rug has no pile. The Persian kelim is usually…
European carpets
Oriental carpets began to show up in Europe after the crusades in the 11th century. Until the middle of 18th century they were mostly used as wall decorations and on tables. At the beginning of…
East Turkestan Carpets
East Turkestan Carpets are carpets made in Xinjiang (East Turkestan) in the northwest of China. East Turkestan Carpets, These carpets are handmade with colours which have Chinese and Turkmenistan patterns. Carpets were being manufactured in…
Chinese Carpets
China has a long tradition of carpets and the original ones China has a long tradition of chinese carpets and the original ones, probably used as merchandise, are dated at over 2.000 years ago, and…
Turkish carpets
Turkish carpets are sometimes also named Anatolian carpets Turkish carpets are sometimes also named Anatolian carpets. The oldest Turkish carpets found, originate from the 13th century and can be found in the city of Konya,…
Tibetan carpets
The name Tibetan carpets actually indicates that the handmade carpets are from Tibet. The name Tibetan Carpets actually indicates that the handmade carpets are from Tibet, the world’s highest situated area, but it also means…
Caucasian Carpets
The Caucasian Carpets are from the areas south, east and north of the mountain chain of the Caucasus. Caucasian Carpets, made before 1925, can be divided into five groups namely: Kazak Karabach Sjirvan Kuba Dagestan…
Turkmenistan Carpets
Turkmenistan Carpets When speaking about Turkmenistan Carpets we mean carpets manufactured in some different places like Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, East Turkistan, Afghanistan and Belutchistan. The Turkmenistan Rugs are: Basjir, Salor, Tekke, Tjaudor and Yomut carpets, which…
Baluch Carpets
Baluch Carpets (also called Baluch or Beluchi carpets) are handmade carpets. Baluch Carpets are handmade and originally made by Baluch nomads, living near the border between Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. These nomads also occur in…
Aubusson Rugs
Aubusson Rugs date back to the 17th Century from the villages of Aubusson and Felletin. They were often made for the Royal residences. During the past century many Aubusson carpets are produced in China. They…
Sheepskin Rugs
Sheepskin Rugs Sheepskin rugs have been used as floor coverings for many centuries. They are available as single skins or as two or more skins sewn together to make a larger rug. They are also…
Pakistan Rugs
The manufacturing of carpets in Pakistan began in the same way as in India. The manufacturing of carpets in Pakistan began in the same way as in India and when the country was separated from…
Runner Rugs
The name describes exactly the purpose of these carpets. Runner Rugs are run along a room, corridor, landing or an area in house that can’t take the full width of a carpet or rug. They…
Antique Carpets
A hand knotted and Oriental Antique Carpets can range from semi old, being under 50 years, old or antique ranging from 50 to over 100 years old and coming from all regions of Iran (Persia),…
Persian Village Rugs
There are hundreds of Persian Villages weaving carpets and rugs all over Iran. Some fine examples of Persian village rugs are: Yallameh which is in the weaving area of Isfahan. A distinctive characteristic for all…
Persian Tribal Carpets
The Lors and Baktiars are two Persian Tribal Carpets group who migrate in the Zagros north of the tribes from Fars. They produce rugs and flat woven articles. Fars region a vigorous brightly colour geometric…
Persian City Carpets
Persian City carpets and rugs are woven in Isfahan, Nain (in the province of Isfahan), Tabriz and Qom. These are all the highest of quality and the finest of all Persian carpets. The city carpets…
Indian Traditional
The art of manufacturing carpets was introduced in India, probably by the great mogul Akbar (1556-1605) which brought in Persian weavers together with skilled pattern artists mainly for producing carpets for his palace. During the…
Shaggies rugs
Shaggy rugs are produced mainly in India and China and are some of the most modern rugs in the market today. They are mainly made of polyester, viscose, wool, leather or a combination of these…
Afghan Rugs
Afghan oriental carpets and rugs are from the weaving areas in West Afghanistan. Afghan Rugs are from the weaving areas in West Afghanistan. As well as traditional Afghan designs, in recent years many regions are…
Rugs Land
The origins of oriental hand knotted carpets and rugs lies somewhere in Central Asia. The origins of oriental hand knotted carpets and rugs lies somewhere in Central Asia with the most popular weaving areas being…
Persian Carpets
Persia (Iran) produces some of the finest persian carpets and rugs in the world. Abadeh | Afshar | Ardebil | Bakhtiar | Beluch | Bidjar | Gabbeh | Ghashghai | Ghom Hamadan | Heriz |…
Silk Carpets and Rugs
Most of the Persian silk carpets are made in the city of Qum. They are very carefully and finely knotted. Qum Silk carpets entire foundation are made of silk, both the warp and weft, or…
Oversize Rugs and Carpets
Oversize Persian carpets are particularly difficult to find. Many larger houses could display an oversize carpet to dramatic effect. In special cases, sourcing particular oversize Persian carpets can be undertaken to find "just the right…
Large Carpets and Rugs
We use the word Large simply to distinguish carpets that are suited to large rooms, any carpet larger that 300cm x 200cm, could best explain a large carpet. It is very important to keep in…