Orientals: the most desired rugs in the world.

They appeared before Christ as protection against the cold and crossed the centuries, becoming an authentic tradition. The Rug Source used today to give comfort, and an air of elegance and sophistication to homes have become indispensable complements in the decoration of environments and are synonymous with good taste. Whether oriental, handcrafted, in chenille, fibers, wool, industrialized, or not, there are options for all tastes and pockets. But the important thing is to observe and adapt the correct rug to the style of the environment and the practicality necessary for the house.

More sophisticated environments with antique-style furniture can receive more refined and elaborate rugs, such as oriental ones, which are often seen as symbols of status and nobility and the history they carry—made mainly in the region of ancient Persia (now Iran), manually, a job that requires skill, concentration, and determination. There are cases where a copy takes up to a year to be ready. “One of the advantages of having an oriental rug is the guarantee of exclusivity,” says decorator Maria Pompéia Mesquita, from Marchand d'art – Office of Decoration and Art, in Campinas.

As they are worked rugs, they should be admired and on display, with more emphasis on furniture. They are super colorful because in the past, artisans lived in the desert, in an almost monochromatic environment, and this was how they found to give color to the landscape. Pompéia explains that the making involves stretching the threads over a loom and tying these threads in knots. When one row is ready, another starts. The accuracy of the design depends on how the rug was woven and in what quantities the groups of threads were tied together—the more knots, the better the quality of the rug. An oriental rug can have more than 500 knots per square centimeter. The art of tying knots and weaving rugs and blankets was a classic creation of nomadic peoples.

Some of the biggest centers of tapestry sprang up in Persia and Turkey. “Among sedentary communities, rugs achieved new functions, such as covering the sacred areas of funerary chapels and mosques, displaying merchants and princes' wealth and good taste, and providing material for profitable exports to Europe. The cradle of the tapestry tradition encompasses Turkey, ancient Persia (Iran), the Caucasus region, Turkmen Russia, and Afghanistan”, adds Pompeii.

Oriental Categories:

The king of the desert (Gabbeh) – These are rustic rugs that do not reach 100 thousand knots per square meter but have a very high coat. Gabeh is still made by desert nomads and is very different from other types of carpets. They do not have an initial project of realization, and they are made according to the creativity and will of the artisan.

Another detail is that many Gabeh are still made for home use and are also known as Kherson. The most commonly used colors are cream (which generally makes up almost every rug), black, and sometimes green and blue.

Isfahan – It is one of the most expensive and sought-after types, especially those made by one of the most traditional families, the Serafian family. Isfahan is a large city, the second-largest in Iran, and it was once the capital of Persia. In the 16th century, it marked the golden age of Persian tapestry. The characteristics of Isfahan rugs are the floral motifs and trees of life, with many red roses (which is the symbol of the city), and the rugs are often made with gold and silver. The colors often present are blue, gold, and cream.