Monday, 17 November 2014

An Ancient History of Persian Woven Style

Persia is one of the ancient civilized country, which holds several inventions that is shrouded in mystery but, still it is very popular in today's techno world. One of these inventions is Persian rugs. Nowadays these floor covering solutions are sought-after, in prestigious and affluent societies. As per the chronicles this woven style was discovered 2,500 year ago. The Persian craftsman’s are adapted in weaving; they portray different style and shape into rugs design. This art of weaving was inherited from one generation to other. 

For assessing the quality of a Persian rug they cover three initial points:
  1. Materials and dye
  2. Number of knot count
  3. Size and design


The material they used in weaving rugs/were from their sheep and goats. The most common material used was Kork wool and Manchester wool. Silk were also used in production but was not common because it was costly and not durable. In the Persian weaving, the wool thread forms one side turn. One end comes out over this thread and the other over the next warp thread. Knots played a very important role in measuring the quality of rugs. The higher number of knots per square inch was considered to be of high quality in rugs. 

Nowadays these rugs are celebrated for their affluence of colours, variety of artistic patterns and intricate designs: and they are cherished as the most valuable possession in many mansions and museums all over the world. Persian rug is well placed in London museum “The Victoria and Albert” since 1892. The rumours are it was bought in 2,500 Euro.

If you eager to ornate your home with this ancient craft, you can get the one that emphasise your home interior, without hassling yourself with outdoor shopping. With the comfort of your home you can purchase rugs online at affordable price. These entire product you can find it on our site that is authentic and high quality.