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Rugs 101 - Information Center for Oriental Rugs
INTRODUCTION
The craft of making Oriental and Persian rugs is only part of a
world-wide industry featuring beautiful design, detailed workmanship and
a rich, vibrant history.

Evidence suggests that thousands of years ago, nomadic tribesmen
between Eurasia and Mongolia were the first to create pile carpets,
weaving them to add warmth and comfort to their simple tent homes.
Slowly their skills transformed into an art as more and more tribes
mastered the techniques and incorporated their creativity into the
designs. Rugs became common among these people, adding
personality and beauty to their sparse surroundings.

Today's rug designs may be more sophisticated, but they serve much
the same purpose, lending beauty, warmth and personality to enhance a
home. That's why many interior designers recommend hand-made
Oriental and Persian area rugs to their clients as a final touch of
elegance to the decor.

When considering a rug for your home, there are a number of reasons
why you might decide upon handmade Oriental or Persian rugs instead
of machine-made ones. Quality is the most important consideration.
Handmade rugs are much more durable than mass-produced machine
made rugs. Handmade rugs are usually made with natural materials
such as cotton, wool or silk. These natural fibers last longer and release
no harmful gasses into the environment over time. And since each rug is
hand-knotted, each strand has been tied individually for greater
combined strength and consistency.