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Oriental rugs have centuries-old history, hand carpets were created in the ancient rug-weaving centers of the Near East and Far East: from the Balkans through Turkey, North Africa, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China and Nepal. While the exact origin of hand-woven oriental rugs is uncertain, ancient writings mention a variety of weavings and locations. The earliest surviving piece--known as the Pazyryk carpet--dates back to 400-500 BC. Certain scholars, in fact, believe that Oriental rugs probably existed even before the building of the Egyptian Pyramids and the fabled palaces of Babylon.
How did oriental rugs, created in the eastern part of the world, arrive in the west? Most likely they were first imported from Turkey to Italy by |
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merchants and traders such as Marco Polo. Italian paintings dating back to the 1400s show oriental rugs in a variety of scenes. In England, King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey were among the first to procure these amazing rugs from Italy. Portraits of the famous monarch--known for his many wives--feature the rugs prominently displayed.
There is centuries-old history and brilliant culture in China, countless culture and art collector's items were created by Chinese people, during the lengthy history tenor. As one of these items, rug was focused attention upon by earthling, because it’s unique art charm.
Chinese rug have its’ own style on the design and color, the weave technics is unique and refined, you will find lively and abundant area culture from the rugs.
After temporal cumulation and edification of culture, rug had been sublimed to one of culture arts, but not an ordinary floor covering just. It have been enjoying the title of “decoration queen”, the art rays of light emited by a fine carpet will bring your heart with endless gladness and enjoyment. |
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