Oriental Rugs

Oriental rugs are weaved in the oriental countries that refer to a vast area of Asia including countries like Iran, Afghanistan, China, Nepal and India. They are essentially handmade by the deft craftsmanship of the weavers, the skill of which is handed over from one generation to the next. It should be understood that Oriental rug is a comprehensive idea with each country or area exhibiting its own essential characteristics. Whatever might be the local difference, the essential feature of oriental rugs is that they bear intricate designs and motifs that have the subtleties of the oriental idea of visual art. From floral designs to complicated geometric patterns and even motifs of animals and legends are found in the oriental rugs.

Oriental rugs are in high demand among the elite classes of Europe and America since the 1880s. At that time there had been two exhibitions of oriental rugs that have shown the world what the indigenous cultures of Asia are capable of in terms of aesthetic achievements. The colors used in the Oriental rug vary from one region to the other although a general tendency is shown to have a knack for bright and vibrant colors. For instance, crimson red and blue are seen in abundance in the Afghan and Persian rugs.

Oriental rugs are usually weaved over a base that is either cotton or wool. Raw silk is also used in some varieties and they are usually more expensive. The weaver then weaves a knot over the base and these knots can be either symmetrical as in the Turkish varieties or asymmetrical as in the case of Persian carpets. The authenticity of the oriental rugs can be recognized from the nature of the knots which exhibit minor defects as is obvious in case of hand weaving.

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R8640 Traditional Pakistan Bokhara Rug
175cm X 123cm
£595.00
R8640 Traditional Pakistan Bokhara Rug
R8798 New Persian Rug
200cm X 154cm
£1750.00
R8798 New Persian Rug
R8616 Persian Silk and wool Nain Rugs
180cm X 125cm
£2950.00
R8616 Persian Silk and wool Nain Rugs
R9049 Hand Woven Vintage Anatolian Carpets
200cm X 131cm
£795.00
R9049 Hand Woven Vintage Anatolian Carpets
R8595 Vintage Kayseri Turkish Carpet
286cm X 200cm
£1750.00
R8595 Vintage Kayseri Turkish Carpet
R8943 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
285cm X 200cm
£1250.00
R8943 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
R9043 Antique Persian Belouch Rug
160cm X 87cm
£495.00
R9043 Antique Persian Belouch Rug
R8469 Persian Silk and Wool Nain Rugs
200cm X 130cm
£1750.00
R8469 Persian Silk and Wool Nain Rugs
R8945 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
300cm X 200cm
£1750.00
R8945 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
R8944 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
300cm X 200cm
£1750.00
R8944 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
R8799 New Persian Rug
200cm X 150cm
£1750.00
R8799 New Persian Rug
R8586 Hand Woven Turkish Anatolian Rug
212cm X 133cm
£795.00
R8586 Hand Woven Turkish Anatolian Rug
R8838 Handmade Transitional Kazak Rugs
265cm X 170cm
£1950.00
R8838 Handmade Transitional Kazak Rugs
R8585 Hand Woven Turkish Anatolian Rug
192cm X 126cm
£595.00
R8585 Hand Woven Turkish Anatolian Rug
R8584 Hand Woven Turkish Anatolian Rug
180cm X 90cm
£395.00
R8584 Hand Woven Turkish Anatolian Rug
R8381 - Handmade Caucasian Kazak Carpets
182cm X 175cm
£1495.00
R8381 - Handmade Caucasian Kazak Carpets
R8830 Kazak Traditional Wool Rugs
163cm X 101cm
£595.00
R8830 Kazak Traditional Wool Rugs
R8623 Persian Silk and Wool Nain Rugs
250cm X 155cm
£2500.00
R8623 Persian Silk and Wool Nain Rugs
R8675 Persian Silk and wool Nain Carpets
395cm X 280cm
£9950.00
R8675 Persian Silk and wool Nain Carpets
R8596 Vintage Turkish Konya Carpets
267cm X 210cm
£1500.00
R8596 Vintage Turkish Konya Carpets
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Afghan Kilim Cushion Cover S461
Afghan Kilim Cushion Cover S461
30 cm X 30 cm
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Antique Turkish Kilim Rug R7837
Antique Turkish Kilim Rug R7837
225 cm X 136 cm
£995  £750
 
Beautiful Kilim Cushion Covers M1153
Beautiful Kilim Cushion Covers M1153
40 cm X 40 cm
£45  £39
 
D126 Antique Turkish Kilim Pillow Cover
D126 Antique Turkish Kilim Pillow Cover
60 cm X 40 cm
£59  £49
 
D18 Anatolian Kilim Pillow Cover
D18 Anatolian Kilim Pillow Cover
60 cm X 30 cm
£55  £49
 
D336 Kilim Pillow Cover
D336 Kilim Pillow Cover
60 cm X 40 cm
£59  £49
 
D51 Antique Turkish Kilim Pillow Cover
D51 Antique Turkish Kilim Pillow Cover
60 cm X 40 cm
£59  £49
 
D61 Antique Turkish Kilim Pillow Cover
D61 Antique Turkish Kilim Pillow Cover
60 cm X 40 cm
£59  £49
 
Decorative Turkish Kilim Cushion Covers in London M593
Decorative Turkish Kilim Cushion Covers in London M593
40 cm X 40 cm
£45  £39
 
F1304 Turkish Milas Rug
F1304 Turkish Milas Rug
144 cm X 87 cm
£795  £595
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