The complex, awe-inspiring designs of Oriental carpets contain a level of detail that is sometimes almost too much to comprehend. The works of master weavers such as Ustad Mohtashem and Haji Jalili use magnificent color combinations and intricate details on every square inch of the piece. You may be wondering how the weaver sitting at a loom looking at a wall of string can produce such a masterpiece. The secret is in the rug cartoon, which is the blueprint for the design.

The Han dynasty, China’s second imperial era, introduced major advances that helped elevate China as a global power. Notably, they established trade routes with the Middle East, later known as the Silk Road. This network was crucial in spreading the exquisite artistry of Persian carpets and Oriental rugs worldwide.

We all know the saying from the Big Lebowski – The rug really tied the room together. Ask any interior decorator they will all agree with this very basic yet important approach in your decorating scheme.

Victorian rugs hold an important place in the history of interior decor. The Victorian era is names after Queen Victoria, who ruled England from 1837 to 1901 and the characteristics that denote an antique rug from the Victorian era include rich colors and floral patterns.

Nothing says elegance and decadence like the breathtaking Rococo rugs and artwork of the Rococo Period which spanned from the late 17th century through the early 18th.

Officially, the largest rug in the world is now located in the Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi, two neighboring Emirati cities, are used to luxury and the finer things in life. They are both constantly competing for and debuting the biggest, most luxurious and newest things. Just a few of their recent additions include roller coasters, shopping malls and skyscrapers.

In this article we explain the many differences between those area rugs that were woven in villages and the area rugs that were woven in larger urban cities.