Persian Rugs

With an emphasis on design and line, Persian rugs distinguished by their complex and calligraphic nature. Although Persian weavers have used geometric style in the form of abstract or stylized figures, Persian design is most recognized for its curvilinear style. The major geographic production centers are Northwest Persia, Western Persia, Southwestern Persia, Central Persia, Southern Persia and Eastern Persia.

The rug is the finest and most exquisite form of expression and Iranian can find and mankind ever attains the best specimens available today rank amongst the highest level of. Even today, with Iranians increasingly being swallowed up in the whirlpool of a fast expanding industrial, urban society, the Persian association with the carpet is as strong as ever. An Iranian's home is bare and soulless without it, a reflection on the deep-rooted bond between the people and their national art.

To trace the history of the Persian rug is to follow a path of cultural growth of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known. From being simply articles of need, as pure and simple floor entrance covering to protect the nomadic tribesmen from the cold and damp, the increasing beauty of the carpets found them new owners - kings and nobleman, those who looked for signs of wealth or adornment for fine buildings.