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Steeped in Tradition: The Story Behind Your Oriental Rug

Steeped Tradition The Story Behind Your Oriental Rug Associated Styles: INDIA • Kashmir • Lahore • Mizapur Agra Typically named for the town in which they are produced 正 金 Red and blue are prominent colors Magenta added after English occupation Similar in colors and motifs to Persian rugs PERSIA Associated Styles: • Abadeh • Herat • Ahar • Shiraz • Kashan • Nain Patterns: All-over, compartmental, one-sided, central medallion Red, blue and yellow are prominent colors Common motifs: Islamic monuments, floral designs, vases, fish, stripes, geometric patterns, trees, paisley TIBET Associated Styles: Tiger Wangden Motifs borrowed from Chinese traditions: Geometric shapes, floral designs, clouds, dragons Red, blue, yellow, brown and gray are prominent colors Patterns: All-over, medallion CAUCASUS REGION Associated Styles: Daghestan • Shirvan • Gendje • Quba • Kazak Patterns: Geometric, all over 臺 XXXXX Primary colors are prominent Common motifs: Geometric shapes, floral designs, Arabian-style buildings No blending of dye- sharp color lines Sources: Infographic Provided by: http://www.oriental-rugs-history.com/ http://persia.org/Images/Persian_Carpet/carpet.html http://www.rugs-oriental.net/history-of-persian-rug.html www.eborientalrugcleaning.com Steeped Tradition The Story Behind Your Oriental Rug Associated Styles: INDIA • Kashmir • Lahore • Mizapur Agra Typically named for the town in which they are produced 正 金 Red and blue are prominent colors Magenta added after English occupation Similar in colors and motifs to Persian rugs PERSIA Associated Styles: • Abadeh • Herat • Ahar • Shiraz • Kashan • Nain Patterns: All-over, compartmental, one-sided, central medallion Red, blue and yellow are prominent colors Common motifs: Islamic monuments, floral designs, vases, fish, stripes, geometric patterns, trees, paisley TIBET Associated Styles: Tiger Wangden Motifs borrowed from Chinese traditions: Geometric shapes, floral designs, clouds, dragons Red, blue, yellow, brown and gray are prominent colors Patterns: All-over, medallion CAUCASUS REGION Associated Styles: Daghestan • Shirvan • Gendje • Quba • Kazak Patterns: Geometric, all over 臺 XXXXX Primary colors are prominent Common motifs: Geometric shapes, floral designs, Arabian-style buildings No blending of dye- sharp color lines Sources: Infographic Provided by: http://www.oriental-rugs-history.com/ http://persia.org/Images/Persian_Carpet/carpet.html http://www.rugs-oriental.net/history-of-persian-rug.html www.eborientalrugcleaning.com

Steeped in Tradition: The Story Behind Your Oriental Rug

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Bring some culture and aesthetic appeal into your home with an Oriental rug. With styles hailing from India, Iran, Tibet, and the Caucasus Region, you can find something special with which to compleme...

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