Kamis, 05 Januari 2012

History of Persian Rugs

Nothing gets popularity in a day. It takes time to attract and gain the attention of the masses. When the popularity turns out to be huge, then it becomes a part of the history. For example, there are lots of things we use today that we have taken from our past that originated years or centuries ago. Persian rugs are one such thing.
This history of Persian rugs is recognized by rug enthusiasts. Persian carpets are widely believed to be first produced in the fifth century. Then, there was no use of machine for the production of a rug. Expert craftsmen and weavers used to use their hands in order to produce high quality Persian rugs.
As its name suggests, Persian rugs were usually produced in the historic region of Persia which is nowadays Iran. They are different because of some distinguishing features. In fact, the quality of Persian rugs can be much better than the quality of some other antique rugs.
Persian rugs were usually used in noblemen's houses and in palaces. Kings throughout Asia and the Middle East used Persian carpets in order to increase the beauty of their palace or room throughout sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Persian carpets are considered special because of a couple of reasons. Firstly, they were made by experts and they were made to decorate palaces or other important buildings. Secondly, they are handmade. The experts in Persian carpets usually dedicated hours to produce them. Thirdly, the components used in those rugs were often original materials and of a high quality.
Some of the distinguished features of Persian carpets have made them quite special. For example, they embody a floral pattern that was quite uncommon. Designs were so unique and special that today they are considered as a rare feature that is unique to these rugs.
However, quality Persian carpets are not being produced nowadays. The number of experts in making these rugs is in decline as they move into different industries. Newer generations are more much eager to use machineries in order to make rugs. Hence, the production of handmade rugs is considered to be in decline also.
To conclude, Persian rugs are less about product but more about art. Yes, it was once considered as art in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. However, today the rug making business is under threat of extinction. Therefore, it would be nice to see if proper steps were taken in order to keep the rugs making tradition alive as it may help re-create and establish new identities for future generations to take interest in and to hold in high regard during their lifetimes.

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