Timeless Craftsmanship
Oriental Rugs
"The hand made Oriental area rug is not simply a work of art, but a journey in time and space to an ancient realm of beauty and mystical charm."
No other art form bridges so many centuries, spans so many cultures and captivates so many people as that of an oriental rug. Iran, India, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Nepal, Afghanistan, Rumania, Russia, and Armenia are the countries from whose talented artisans come these truly exquisite creations.
From the famous Pazyrk rug discovered in a 2,500-year-old burial site, to the most contemporary utilizing modern designs, these woven treasures represent centuries of the most exquisite artistry and meticulous craftsmanship. And remarkably, the method of creation has remained relatively unchanged for over two millennia.
Finest Wool
Sheared, washed, carded, and spun by hand
Master Dyed
Dyed up to twenty times in large boiling vats
Hand-Knotted
Thousands to millions of individual knots per rug
Rug designs are inspired by the world surrounding the artisans - gardens, mountains, forests, shrines, hunting grounds, and animals all play a part in the rug maker's vision. Each design is reproduced to scale on a paper graph called a "cartoon" from which the weavers construct the rug.
We hope that this information has served to stimulate your appreciation of this truly incredible art form. Beneath the beauty, elegance, craftsmanship, and artistry, the oriental rug is an experience - a journey to another time and place, a captivating feast for the senses that lasts a lifetime and beyond.