Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Persian Rugs: one of the primary arts of the Mid East


a stunning Tabriz
Originally uploaded by Vanita.
Oriental rugs may be expensive, but they are beautiful and long-lasting.

The rug's design patterns express the Islamic-SW Asian art of the arabesque. In a vine-like or geometric pattern the rug's design entrances viewers.

* Hand-tied knots and hand-dyed wools are hallmarks of the best rugs.
* The men who direct the women and children who are tying the knots at the loom have memorized the order of colors that will result in the traditional patterns.
* Persia / Iran is the nation with the highest claim to quality and tradition in this realm. But these rugs are produced throughout Asia.

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