Persia or Iran
as it is more famously known is officially the land of rugs and
carpets.
The world
famous Persian rugs derive their name from it. The Persian area rug is
one of the most luxurious ways to enhance your interiors. Centuries of
weaving history and an art form loved and cherished by its people make
it an enduring art which has withstood the vagaries of time.
They were
initially woven by tribes to protect them from the cold and have over
the years acquired a place of prominence among all rug and carpet
lovers. Each rug has a story which is conveyed through motifs and
images and these stories are passed on from one generation of weavers
to another.
No two
Persian area rugs are the same as each artist has his own
interpretation of the stories he wishes to convey through his art of
weaving. As natural fibers and dyes are used in the weaving process
the rugs are said to acquire a complex interpretation of their designs
over a period of time.
The dyes and
colors react to the various natural elements that they are exposed to
and get a different hue than the original one. Over the years it has
acquired a status of its own as a piece of luxury to be owned, admired
and to be passed on from one generation to the next.
You have the
rug in various shape and sizes to suit your room. The rugs are so big
so as to cover the entire room or smaller which will be useful to
highlight a particular portion of the room or furniture. You can have
your interpretation to the stories woven on the rug.
You can get
your prized Persian area rugs and display it prominently in your
house. The rugs are mostly hand woven and that adds to the beauty of
the rug. With professional care you can enjoy the colors and beauty of
the rug for years to come. You can pass it to your children as a
priced heirloom.
