Persian rugs and carpets are an essential part of Persian Culture, starting from beng articles of need, as floor coverings to protect from cold, to symbols of wealth and beauty, made for kings and noblemen. Rug and Carpet weaving is one of the most ancient traditions of Persian culture and art, and dates back to the Bronze Age (c. 3500-2000 BC). Though carpets are referenced by early Greek and Arab writers, when the first Persian rug was woven is unknown. The earliest known Persian carpet called the Pazyryk rug was discovered by Russian Archaeologist Sergei Rudenko in 1949 during excavations in Siberia. The Carpet had been preserved by chance, after it survived the grave robbers raid of the burial mound. Water poured into the mound through the opening they had created, and froze, thus protecting the carpet from decay. The rug dates to the fifth century BC. The motifs used in Ardabil rugs, similar to Caucasian rugs, are predominantly geometric in pattern and the most common layouts tend to be medallions, multiple connected diamond-shaped medallions, and all-over octagonal shapes; however, the borders of Ardabil rugs have more motifs and objects woven in them than Caucasian rugs. The colors are also lighter. Ardabil is a town located in the province of Azerbaijan in northwestern Iran. Ardabil is a few miles south of the border of the country, Azerbaijan, in the Caucasus region. Rug weaving has a long history in Ardabil. The name Ardabil is associated with the well-known Ardabil rug woven in the 16th century now in Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England. For a complete look at the hundreds of area rugs in our full inventory of over 20,000, please visit eRug.com.
Persian styles are the most diverse styles worldwide. Although carpet production has mostly become mechanized today, the coveted traditional hand woven rugs are still found around the world. Here at eRug.com, we sell these handmade rugs.
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