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Published: April 18, 2007
Thousands of years ago exotic and breathtaking designs were woven into rugs for the world to see. These days antique rugs are collected by people all over the world. Antique rugs are defined as a type of rug from a specific time period. Generally if the rug is 60 years or older it is considered antique.
With that being said, there are many types of antique rugs. Some of the most common are oriental rugs, nomad rugs, and tribal rugs.
Despite their namesake, oriental rugs come from eastern and southeastern Europe, not just the countries of Japan, China, and Taiwan. They were first produced in India, Iran, and Turkey during the 15th and 16th centuries when the rug industry experienced a boom. At that time, beautiful designs in the form of a rug was a great way for people to decorate their homes.
Oriental rugs are a type of antique rug that are often collected not only for their age, but for the artwork displayed. Each country that produces oriental rugs has a design that is specific to that region. Generally, the design reflects that region's religious or moral beliefs. In China, oriental rugs are adorned with dragons representing the emperors of the past. In India, floral patterns are used to represent rebirth and life. Each design has a story, and the story is what makes antique rugs in such high demand.
Nomad rugs are some of the most difficult antique rugs to collect due to their rarity. They were generally made by traveling or nomadic people, and were sold for a profit. This is what makes them so special. Nomad rugs were made around the 6th century in Iran, India, and Iraq. The ancient art of rug making was passed down from these original weavers, and a lot of their designs and craftsmanship can be seen in the area rugs and antique rugs of today.
Similar to other antique rugs, the designs featured on the nomad rugs are specific to a region or country. Similar motifs such as floral arrangements, animals fighting, and birds were used in these antique rugs. They were generally made with sheep skin and woven by hand. Even though they were not produced by machines, these antique rugs were a reasonable size, but not overly large.
Tribal rugs are antique rugs known for their bold design and bright colors. Unlike other antique rugs, these rugs are not known for their depiction of life through tangible animals and wildlife, but through artistic geometric designs and shapes. Also, while other antique rugs feature more warm colors, tribal rugs are identified by their eye popping colors. Colors such as forest green, sky blue, and purple were featured in these tribal rugs.
Tribal rugs could take several weeks or years to make. Similar to nomad rugs, they were produced by traveling people and sold in the areas they passed through. Generally, a small group of people would work for a year to finish one rug. One person could also make a smaller rug, but it would take several weeks.
Antique rugs can be beautiful additions to the home or worthwhile collector's items. Whether they're nomad rugs or tribal area rugs, antique rugs are sure to accent the home with a bit of history and a splash of color.
Sources:
A Collector's Guide To Carpets and Rugs. Bonhams. 2006. 17 April 2007. http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/pu blicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&Screen=carpets2
History. Abraham's Oriental Rugs and Dhurries. 2002. 17 April 2007. http://www.abrahamsrugs.com/history.htm
Tribal Rugs Identification. Bukhara-Carpets.com. 2003-2007. 17 April 2007. http://www.bukhara-carpets.com/making/tribal_carpe ts.html
Despite their namesake, oriental rugs come from eastern and southeastern Europe, not just the countries of Japan, China, and Taiwan. They were first produced in India, Iran, and Turkey during the 15th and 16th centuries when the rug industry experienced a boom. At that time, beautiful designs in the form of a rug was a great way for people to decorate their homes.
Oriental rugs are a type of antique rug that are often collected not only for their age, but for the artwork displayed. Each country that produces oriental rugs has a design that is specific to that region. Generally, the design reflects that region's religious or moral beliefs. In China, oriental rugs are adorned with dragons representing the emperors of the past. In India, floral patterns are used to represent rebirth and life. Each design has a story, and the story is what makes antique rugs in such high demand.
Nomad rugs are some of the most difficult antique rugs to collect due to their rarity. They were generally made by traveling or nomadic people, and were sold for a profit. This is what makes them so special. Nomad rugs were made around the 6th century in Iran, India, and Iraq. The ancient art of rug making was passed down from these original weavers, and a lot of their designs and craftsmanship can be seen in the area rugs and antique rugs of today.
Similar to other antique rugs, the designs featured on the nomad rugs are specific to a region or country. Similar motifs such as floral arrangements, animals fighting, and birds were used in these antique rugs. They were generally made with sheep skin and woven by hand. Even though they were not produced by machines, these antique rugs were a reasonable size, but not overly large.
Tribal rugs are antique rugs known for their bold design and bright colors. Unlike other antique rugs, these rugs are not known for their depiction of life through tangible animals and wildlife, but through artistic geometric designs and shapes. Also, while other antique rugs feature more warm colors, tribal rugs are identified by their eye popping colors. Colors such as forest green, sky blue, and purple were featured in these tribal rugs.
Tribal rugs could take several weeks or years to make. Similar to nomad rugs, they were produced by traveling people and sold in the areas they passed through. Generally, a small group of people would work for a year to finish one rug. One person could also make a smaller rug, but it would take several weeks.
Antique rugs can be beautiful additions to the home or worthwhile collector's items. Whether they're nomad rugs or tribal area rugs, antique rugs are sure to accent the home with a bit of history and a splash of color.
Sources:
A Collector's Guide To Carpets and Rugs. Bonhams. 2006. 17 April 2007. http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/pu blicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&Screen=carpets2
History. Abraham's Oriental Rugs and Dhurries. 2002. 17 April 2007. http://www.abrahamsrugs.com/history.htm
Tribal Rugs Identification. Bukhara-Carpets.com. 2003-2007. 17 April 2007. http://www.bukhara-carpets.com/making/tribal_carpe ts.html
