Persian rugs and carpets are an essential part of Persian Culture, starting from beng articles of need, as floor coverings to protect from cold, to symbols of wealth and beauty, made for kings and noblemen. Rug and Carpet weaving is one of the most ancient traditions of Persian culture and art, and dates back to the Bronze Age (c. 3500-2000 BC). Though carpets are referenced by early Greek and Arab writers, when the first Persian rug was woven is unknown. The earliest known Persian carpet called the Pazyryk rug was discovered by Russian Archaeologist Sergei Rudenko in 1949 during excavations in Siberia. The Carpet had been preserved by chance, after it survived the grave robbers raid of the burial mound. Water poured into the mound through the opening they had created, and froze, thus protecting the carpet from decay. The rug dates to the fifth century BC. Shiraz is the capital city of the Fars province in southwestern Iran. Few rugs are woven in this city; however, Shiraz is a major trading center for rugs of the nearby towns and villages as well as the rugs woven by nomadic tribes of the province such as the Qashghais. Since these rugs are traded in Shiraz, sometimes they are labeled and sold as Shiraz rugs. For a complete look at the hundreds of area rugs in our full inventory of over 20,000, please visit eRugGallery.com.
Persian styles are the most diverse styles worldwide. Although carpet production has mostly become mechanized today, the coveted traditional hand woven rugs are still found around the world. Here at eRugGallery.com, we sell these handmade rugs.
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