Indian Pakistan And Persian Rugs

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Indian pakistan and persian rugs.

Wide selection of fine indian handmade rugs. A closer look at wool oriental area rugs. Tabriz rugs kashan rugs peshawar rugs and many more unique indian rug designs to chose from. Most rugs made in pakistan utilize very few colours preferring the designs of afghan and persian turkoman and caucasus bokhara.

These far flung places such as tibet india iran and pakistan possess centuries of proud rug weaving history. Persian rugs are known for the quality and fineness of the weave workmanship and sophisticated artistic designs yet one can find some of the most affordable choices among the persian rugs. Did you know that the oldest rug in history is an oriental rug. The techniques and styles used were mostly adopted from the esfahan style.

It cannot bear the persian name. Afghanistan pakistan india turkey and china are among the countries where some of the finest rugs are made. Besides the more obvious machine made rugs other types of hand knotted rugs can be made in pakistan india china and several other countries in the orient. Much like the history of rug making in india pakistan began making rugs under the influence of the persian government during the 16th century.

Srinagar in kashmir northern india was once the source for finely woven silk and wool rugs in persian designs but tension between india and pakistan over kashmir has increased again in recent years and most weaving has stopped in this area. However wool rugs have probably been around for much longer but wool is a natural material that breaks down over the centuries. Pakistani carpets with a high knot density provide strong durability at a lower price than its persian parallels. The rug can be of the same quality crafted with the same techniques and material but because a manufacturer in pakistan crafted it it is considered an antique oriental rug not a persian.

As such oriental rugs coming from these places are highly regarded as works of art for everyone to cherish. Included on all rug purchases free shipping and returns plus a 30 day money back guarantee. Indian rugs to shop online at great discounts up to 70 off. It s known as the pazyryk rug and it dates back to 5th century bc.

Pakistani rugs are among the finest oriental carpets. These types of hand knotted rugs are beautiful in there own way but it s important to note that unless the rug is made in the country of iran it is not a true persian rug. Sheep s wool is the most common material.