Oriental Rugs

More and more people are becoming interested in Oriental carpets, also called Oriental rugs. The Oriental rug has ancient traditions and rugs were around in prehistoric times. The oldest rugs were flat woven and had no pile. They were smooth like Kilim or Soumak rugs.  We know this from archaeological excavations of the Egyptian Pharaohs’ burial chambers. A knotted rug was found that was approximately 2.500 years old during excavations in the Altai mountains near the border of Mongolia. It is 6’4” x 6’3” almost square and is known as the Pazryk rug. It is made with Turkish Knots. The pattern consists of a central field broken up into small squares that is surrounded by four borders. The first border has continuous moose with antlers, the second border with an hourglass design, followed by a border with horsemen and the outside border with stylized animals. Most of rug was in good condition when it was discovered.  There is a picture carved in stone from Persepolis that is over 2000 years old showing an ambassador presenting a rug as a gift to the Persian King. Ancient writings refer to rugs found in palaces and temples in most oriental countries. Now you don’t have to be royalty to own an oriental rug.Today there are hand knotted, hand crafted, and machine made reproductions available to everyone. You can have a similar design and style delivered to your door. Rugs are considered as an important part of furnishings in the home. 1001arearugs.com  has in stock a wonderful selection of oriental design rugs. Please check us out. Our service and prices cannot be beat.