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Oriental rugs are rugs that come from the Orient – the part of the world comprising anything that belongs to the Eastern world in relation to Europe (the Occident). This includes the Near, Middle and Far East but, in the colloquial meaning of the term – also northern Africa. Oriental rugs constitute probably the largest family of floor coverings in the whole world, consisting of Turkish rugs, Chinese Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs, and, of course, Persian rugs which come strictly from the territory of ancient Iran.

Antique oriental carpets and rugs from Oushak are also known as Ushak. Since the sixteen century, they have been among esteemed objects d’art. Oushak rugs appeared in still life paintings of important European personages. Artists such as Holbein, Lotto, Velasquez, Memling and Vermeer depicted them. Until the eighteenth century the Ottoman carpets were decisively in vogue.

Oriental Rug of Houston is a company based in the great state of Texas. We have been in rug industry for more than four decades and are directly involved in all phases of rug life cycle, from procurement to marketing and sales. We do not involve any middleman in our purchasing process; that has enabled us to leap through other vendors and offer highest quality of rugs at the prices you cannot find anywhere. Unlike with most of the rug vendors, our commitment to you does not end with a sale. We are here to help you and answer any questions or concerns about the rug or its maintenance, before and after your purchase. Our goal is to make your purchasing and owning rug experience a better one. If you have any questions or concerns, we will be happy to answer them. Please call us at 832 702 8270 or email at [email protected].

: Iranian weavers created and developed many decorative designs, with predominance of fine and intricate arabesques that constitute the backdrop for opulent medallions, palmettes, other abstract decorative elements or realistic flower and animal motifs. Most Persian rugs are square due to having been made on traditional looms. The fact that Persia was under the influence of Shiite Islam, much more liberal than the Anatolian Sunni doctrine, gave its weavers greater freedom of artistic expression, allowing them to create images of humans, which was strictly forbidden in other Islamic countries. From the 19th century onwards, representations of human figures even started to dominate Oriental rug designs. Color palettes are very rich and diverse but never too gaudy or contrasting. Usually, there are no extensive monocromatic fields. Colors are placed separately, often outlined with black, arranged into a harmonious whole with great panache. Red and blue as well as the combination of light motifs against the dark background tend to prevail. Naturally, the colors of rugs coming from nomadic tribes are far less subtle. Traditionally, weavers worked with the asymmetric knot, known as the Persian knot or Senneh. However, the symmetric knot, known as the Turkish or Ghiordes, was also applied in some regions. The weavers used wool, cotton, silk, and threads of gold and silver for the most luxurious carpets. Persian rugs range from small nomadic or village rugs to very large palatial and urban carpets. The most classic compositional scheme consists of a medallion in the center surrounded by arabesques or a pattern of botanical motifs.

Antique rugs are decorative heavy textiles that were created at least 80 years ago. This general category includes carpets from all over the world, Orient and Occident alike. Apart from the purely utilitarian function, they constitute the record of our ancestors’ skills, beliefs, and artistic sensitivity. What distinguishes antique from contemporary creations is traditional craftsmanship. Hand-made of natural materials (wool, cotton, silk, sometimes silver or gold threads), authentic antique rugs are qualitative, ready to serve for centuries, provided proper maintenance.

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