Home > Learning Center > Persian rugs
Persian rugs
Persian rugs have been an important part of Persian art and culture for several centuries. Carpet weaving in ancient Persia dates back to 500 B.C. These days carpet dealers classify rugs based on fabric, design and weaving style. There are dozens of categories, named for the regions whence they developed.
More broadly, Persian rugs can be separated into three groups:
• Farsh or Qalii – Any carpet larger than 6x4 feet.
• Qalicheh (which means “rug”) – Any carpet smaller than 6x4 feet.
• Kilim or Zilu (which means “rough carpet”) – This refers to what are known as nomadic rugs.Exactly how long ago carpet weaving began is difficult to determine. Materials used to create Persian rugs in ancient times are the same as those used today. Wool, silk and cotton decay and deteriorate relatively rapidly. Consequently, hard evidence for dating the art is reduced to nothing more than a few tattered carpet fragments.
Rug gallery | Area rugs | Learning Center | Site Map | Links | Contact | Home
Copyright © 2007