Rugs

You can find a variety of handmade Persian rugs with vase designs that are sure to help you bring a garden of color to indoor spaces. Simply speaking, a vase carpet features one or more vases overflowing with flowers that spill across the design. They can either have a single large vase or several smaller vases throughout the design. There is no doubt that they are some of the most striking and beautiful antique Persian rugs in the world. However, the antique Persian vase rugs from Kerman are even more special, considering their important role in the rise of one of the greatest dynasties in the world. History of Antique Persian Vase Carpets Kerman is a city located in, what is today, south central Iran. It turned out to be a center of carpet weaving as early as the fifteenth century and the region produced some of the most prized and highly collectible carpets of today. To the point where one vase rug sold for 10,000,000 at the same time as another turned out to be the most exp...

  Some of the most sophisticated yet affordable flooring options that you can opt for in your home are hand knotted Persian rugs . They instantly transform the interiors of any room and add a sense of warmth and elegance to it. Moreover, these rugs provide us with a character to your space and are often irreplaceable. No matter if you would like to add an element of luxury to your living room or create an ethnic vibe in the bedroom, a hand knotted rug is something you need right now. Since such rugs are very much durable and have a beautiful design, you can make use of them in the living room. The versatility of these rugs means that they can suit any room in your house and create a new look. You can choose from a variety of designs and colors, especially when it comes to antique Persian rugs so they go well with the interiors of your room. Moreover, these rugs will serve a dual purpose as they will not just enhance the beauty of your space but will even protect your wooden fl...

There are few avenues in the art world that offer as much rich cultural and historical context as those found in the antique Persian rugs . The rugs that were woven in Persia were literally woven with the aesthetic and cultural ideals of an entire people, and perhaps most importantly, rug-making was the art form that the people of Persia took more seriously than any other. The Persian people took much pride in the textile art they created. Thus, it is in the antique carpets from Persia that we find the very finest and the most important examples of Persian textile art in general. To know the Persian rugs is to know people and culture in a way that is rare in the world of art. Persian rugs are regarded as one of the highest levels of artistic sophistication accomplished by humankind. As such, designers, artist and rug collectors covet these masterpieces. Today, Iranian carpets, both modern and antique, have found an ever-expanding home within the art world. There is no doubt that Na...

The construction of handmade Persian rugs varies depending on the city, region or village where they were woven. The “traditional” Persian carpet is tied with a single looping knot, known as Persian or Senneh knot. The vertical strand of thread in a Persian carpet has one loop. This use of a single knot is essential in establishing the identity of the place where the rug was made and can sometimes help in identifying the artisans who made it. When comparing rugs, the way to identify the knot used is to splay open the pile by bending the rug against itself and looking at the base of the knot. Are the Persian rug designs unique to any specific region? The design of a rug can be misleading. A few rugs may feature a “Persian design” but were woven elsewhere. An example of this convention would be Indo-Persian rugs. These rugs were woven in India with Persian design and construction elements. Surprisingly enough, in spite of the tribal wars, migrations, commercial influence and rebel...

The art of antique rug making is one of the oldest crafts in the world, dating back millennia. It is also one of the most widely spread crafts to ever take hold, with people from across the globe practicing their own iterations of the skill. Cultures from places as far as Iran - the birthplace of traditional Persian rugs - and Scandinavia home to a great many widely-admired mid-century rug designers - have developed their own unique and distinctive techniques and styles for making rugs. Each of one of these rug styles is unique and special in its own manner. At ArmanRugs , we take great pride in the breadth and the depth of our selection of Antique Persian rugs . Our selection features a tremendous variety of different types of antique rug patterns and styles. You can find some of the largest assortment of antique rug names and styles from all our major rug producing centers across the globe. At ArmanRugs, you can rest assured that you will find no matter what type of rug you love...

There are a lot of times when you spill something on hand knotted Persian rugs available at home and you are not aware of the ways to get rid of those stains. This guide hand been created to help you keep your premium rugs clean at all times. Ø   Care for blood stains Use the two-step absorption process to get rid of surface liquid without deeper penetration. Go with a detergent solution and the dab technique initially. Ammonia solution and the dab technique may be used to get rid of any residual staining. Dry thoroughly! Ø   Care for chocolate stains Make use of a spoon to scrape off any bits of chocolate. With the help of a detergent, dab the stain. Ammonia and the dab technique may be employed for tricky stains. Dry and brush if required. Ø   Care for coffee stains Make use of the two-step technique to absorb the liquid. Apply an ammonia solution to the stain and allow it to sit for two to three minutes. With the help of the dab technique, get rid of the s...

Thousands of years after carpet and rug weaving was mastered, handmade large Persian rugs are still the gold standard. In the world of fine carpets and rugs, there is no better way to produce exquisite woven designs and strong, tightly packed pile than by making use of basic tools and the skills of skilled weavers and master craftsmen. These historic traditions and age-old weaving techniques are still carried on by contemporary rug makers and highly skilled artisans. In the world of superior handmade rugs and carpets, there are infinite styles and variations. Scandinavian rugs (matta rolakan), Moroccan rugs, flat-weave, and Kilims make use of similar warp and weft construction techniques even though their design repertoires are quite unique. Handmade rugs and carpets with their hand knotted pile are revered for their complicated patterns, outstanding texture and durability. Long-pile Moroccans and shaggy vintage Swedish Rya rugs have long uncut yarns that produce a marvelous effec...