Persian Rug Blog
Home is where the 'hearth rug' is
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
A Persian rug is work of art
No home is complete without a great rug at its heart. A colourful Persian or oriental rug can brighten up an otherwise plain living room, and is one of the most effective interior design statements, whatever your style—traditional, contemporary and even ultra modern. Here we blog all about hand-knotted Persian, oriental and antique rugs. From their 2500-year history, to how they are made, how to buy a Persian rug for your home, and how to care for it.
A Complete Guide to Persian & Oriental Rugs
Enter the Magical World of Persian CarpetsCome with us on a journey through the magical world of Persian rugs. We invite both novices and…
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The World’s Oldest Persian Rug — The Pazyryk Rug
The Pazyryk Rug is believed over 2500 years old and (arguably) of Armenian originThe world’s oldest known (Carbon Dated 5th Century BCE)…
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The Birthplace of Persian Carpet-Making
Persian Carpets Were First Woven At The Time Of The First Persian EmpireNo one knows precisely when and where the technique of weaving…
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Nomadic Tribal Rugs Across The Persian Empire
Tribal Rug-Making: How Persian Nomads Shaped an Iconic TraditionFor centuries, nomads roamed the great Persian empire, seeking new pastures…
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The Evolution of Persian Rug-Making
From Nomadic Tribal Rugs to Urban and City Workshop CreationsPersian rugs can be categorised into 2 main types: tribal and city workshop…
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The Golden Era of Persian Rug-Making
Persian carpet-making reached the pinnacle of its fame during the Safavid Dynasty from 1588 to 1629Originally estimated at arouond £750…
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