The rugs and carpets are a blend of cultural variation and artistic design, and even have religious connotations to which a buyer might relate. Carpets and rugs have been passed down the generations as a legacy due to their artistic composition. Read on further to know more about the background of the rugs and carpets caressing your place’s floor.
Earliest
Carpets are a few of the earliest inventions of early man. The pioneer carpets were produced using animal skin and they didn’t use to be artistic or stylish. Today’s artistic and colorful rugs are made using sketches of earlier rugs.
King of Persia’s Spring Carpet
Chosroes’s spring carpet was under the possession of Persia’s king in 550 B.C. It was a hand-woven carpet made from gold, silver, wool, silk, and a few other precious stones that were also embedded in it. It weighed more than one tonne and the dimension was 400*100 feet. When the Persian kingdom was attacked by Arabs, the carpet was destroyed and only bits and pieces were left. The same has formed part of different museums since then.
Siberian Rugs
Pazyryk carpet is one of the earliest forms of present-day’s carpet. It was discovered in Pazyryk, Siberia, and dates back to the 5th century. These carpets were also hand woven and had artistic designs and a rich blend of colors. As compared to other carpets that were made at that time, Pazyryk carpets used to be made from fiber and had Scythian artistic designs on them.
Egyptian Carpets
Egyptian civilization was the first civilization to produce hand-knotted carpets. They were known all over the world for their uniqueness and geometrical designs over asymmetrical knots.
Rise of rugs in Europe
North Africa and Asian countries started using rugs in 900A.D. However, in Europe rugs made their way only in 1000 A.D. On one hand, Asians used to use rugs for protecting them from cold and winter, on the other hand, Europeans (from Spain, Germany, and Venice) were using rugs for special occasions such as wedding ceremonies and get-togethers. Spain’s proximity to Egypt and Persia was very much evident in its carpet designs because they were heavily copied from that of Egypt and Persia. By mid 18th century, many European nations were busy producing their rugs. Grapevine says that landlords and royalties used to replace their rugs on a day-to-day basis.
Modern Carpets
Undoubtedly, antique and traditional designs of carpets influence the designs of the present-day carpets. the modern designs of rugs and carpets.
The rug industry continues to rise and Floorspace is part of that very booming industry. It is an Australia-based company that proffers its customers many options in carpets and rugs. You can choose from a wide variety consisting of Seagrass mats, coir rugs, sisal floor covering, wool carpets, etc.
You can also create your rug and for further information on this and other rugs, you can either visit the website or contact them.
