Oriental carpets have been made for nearly 2500 years. Originally these were woven in Egypt and Asia. Weavers were highly skilled craftsmen. Persian rugs are the most prized. They are high quality with fine detail and therefore very valuable additions to your home. The Persian weaving uses a particular method done only by hand.

Over the centuries Persian rugs have been woven in Iran which was formerly known as Persia. These beautiful hand woven rugs are derived from a variety of materials such as wool, cotton or silk. Over the years there have been many places in Iran where Persian rug production has taken place; Tabriz, Kashan and Herat are three such places.

Symmetric patterns and a background of ivory, as well as blue and red coloring in the design, are characteristic of Tabriz rugs. These carpets are woven with illustrations of mythic stories. The knots per square inch will dictate their quality, and these can be anywhere from 75 to 110 knots per square inch. They are made either of cotton or of silk; the silk being more expensive and highly sought after.

Kashan is known for its beautiful silk carpets. They have a single medallion in the middle and floral motifs, wines, flower stems and leafs woven as patterns. Some of these carpets have designs of animals woven into them. Kashan carpets are some of the most expensive in the world. Old Kashan carpets are of very good quality. They generally come in sizes of 4x 6 and 8x 6.

Herat rugs have intricate patterns of vines, floral designs, and patterns woven in them. They are produced in an array of charming colors. All Persian rugs are handmade, and woven with a single knot technique. Baluch rugs are made by nomadic tribes that live in Iran. They have been producing them for over 2500 years, and are made of rich colors such as navy blue, ivory, and red.

Shiraz rugs are made in Shiraz in central Iran and hare hand knotted and have geometric designs, animals or plants as designs. Red is the predominant color of these carpets. Wiss rugs are woven by tribes in the village of Wiss in Iran. Floral designs, wines, foliage and elements of garden are their primary designs.

Oriental rugs have been made for the longest time. They have dated back since the 5th century B.C. The first of these were made Asia and in Egypt and were woven by very talented weavers. Persian rugs for example are hand woven using a special technique. Thus they are exquisite, priceless and highly prized as a home decoration. These rugs are popular in demand due to their beauty. Most Persian carpetss have been produced over the years in what is now Iran, which was previously known as Persia. Materials that are used in these exquisitely crafted hand made carpets are wool, cotton, and silk.