Pros and Cons

History tour

Carpet weaving traditions have very ancient roots, and they go to the East. According to official theory, the first carpets began to be made in Persia - the cradle of the ancient civilization of the East. Iranian rugs became the successors of Persian rugs. Mass carpet weaving appeared here long before the invention of looms, because the first Iranian carpets were woven exclusively by hand. It was a very painstaking and laborious work, which a conscientious master could take for many weeks. The result was a beautiful exclusive product, featuring a spectacular design and durability.

Iranian carpets quickly gained popularity outside the country and began to be exported, their high valued and sold for a lot of money, therefore only very wealthy could afford such an acquisition people. The presence of Iranian carpets in the house was considered a sign of prosperity and good taste of the owners.

Iranian carpets today

Today, Iranian carpets, like everyone else, are predominantly made

mainly in specialized industries equipped with high-performance looms. Using modern technologies can significantly speed up and reduce the cost of the carpet manufacturing process, but something nevertheless remained unchanged.

Like hundreds of years ago, real Iranian carpets are made from quality natural materials, therefore they serve for a long time, and with proper care they will retain their original appearance for many decades.

The carpet design remains unchanged. Often these are traditional oriental patterns with the orientation of the figure in the center of the product and bright colors with a predominance of red, burgundy, yellow and blue. Modern designers, although they add new elements, but still try to adhere to the classic canons.

Fortunately, in order to buy an Iranian carpet today it is not necessary to go to Iran. Floor coverings from this eastern country are delivered to Russia in large quantities in a wide assortment. Among the carpets presented on the Russian market, you can find models that fit perfectly into modern interior and will give him a little oriental flavor, making the decoration of the house more comfortable and more interesting.