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About Oriental Rugs |
If you want to depict an old world look for your
home, oriental rugs will provide the right touch
to your décor. Oriental rugs especially make a
nice accent for English, French or Scandinavian
furnishings. You can provide a welcoming effect
in your foyer or kitchen by using small Turkish
rugs such as kilims. Use thick non-slip pads to
ensure safety.
When referring to rugs which are woven in the
east, the types known as Oriental and Persian
are used interchangeably. Most of these high
quality carpets are made in Turkey, Afghanistan
and Iran, which was formerly Persia. Small rugs
are used by the Muslims for prayer, as they need
to carry the rugs with them. The rugs used for
prayer have a mihrab, which is a directional
design that when placed on the ground, it faces
Mecca. Rugs designed for this purpose are still
hand made in areas of Central Asia.
Weaving centers are located in Tabriz, Oushak,
Heriz, Sarouk and Isfahan in which many artistic
and beautiful Oriental carpets are made. A
Serapi is a rare antique rug and very difficult
to find. It is difficult to choose only one rug
after viewing these beautiful and exquisite
samples. You may want to purchase a collectors
item such as a beautiful tribal rug. These rugs
are hand knotted in complex detail using
stunning designs and colors.
Oriental carpets enhance the surroundings of
your home or office. Color is a key element in
the appearance of the rug. Their rich colors and
warmth create inviting welcoming areas in entry
halls.
In many Asian countries the art of weaving still
exists and is still very important to many
families, even though many of the Oriental
designs are commercially made nowadays. However,
many of the centuries old designs are still
handmade with high quality yarns that are often
colored with the same natural dyes that were
used centuries ago. The handmade rugs used in
prayer are still treasured and cherished by
devout religious people.
Charm and elegance can be added to any room in
your home by using Oriental and Persian rugs or
carpet. It doesn't really matter whether they
are commercially loomed or made by hand, because
they create the same warmth and beauty. Think
Oriental when you think of the elegance and
splendor that can be added to your home.
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