Posts Tagged ‘rug history’

The Pazyryk Rug: The Oldest Rug in the World Discovered in 1949 in a nobleman’s grave in Kazakhstan, the Pazyryk Rug is considered to be the oldest rug in the world. Scholars credit grave robbers for exposing the grave and leaving it open to the elements, which is what caused the rug to be frozen […]

Oushak Rugs: Design Influences, History, and Rug Care Oushak, or Ushak, rugs are beautiful works of art that originated in the small town of Oushak, Turkey near the beginning of the Ottoman Empire. These rugs are most often purchased as antiques or antique reproductions. Nomadic rugs, Oushak rugs feature a blend of Persian and geometric […]

Why It Pays to Research the History of Persian Rugs Before Shopping for One When it comes to making sure you buy a hand-knotted Persian or Oriental rug, knowledge truly is power! That is, the more you know about these types of rugs, the better your chances of purchasing a beautiful, valuable, and genuine rug […]

The Different Persian Cities and Their Rug Patterns Understanding the origin behind the different patterns you’ll find in a Persian rug helps you understand its history – and appreciate its beauty even more. Read below for some brief information on the different Persian rug patterns and their city or region of origin. The names of […]