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Classification of oriental rugs


The name 'Oriental carpets' is usually referred to all hand-knotted carpets; since this denomination is not inexact in view of their common Asiatic origin. However, the immensity of the producing areas and the variety of techniques, styles, and materials used necessitate a detailed classification. As a rule, Oriental carpets are divided into four main groups:

• Caucasian;
• Central Asia or Turkestan;
• Persian;
• Turkish or Anatolian.

In the second half of this century an important production of the hand-knotted rugs has developed rapidly in Europe, North Africa, and the United States of America; although they can not be classified with Oriental carpets, they merit no less of our attention, because, woven according to the same procedure, they attain today a worthwhile quality.

Maintaining.

Good Oriental rugs are meant to be used for several generations. It should be noted that, in many eastern countries, shoes are removed before walking on rugs, thereby extending the life cycles of the rugs. Obviously, an Oriental rug in the front foyer will wear faster than a rug in a formal living room with less traffic. Rugs hung on the wall can last for centuries.

An Oriental rug should be beaten rarely, if at all. It is preferable to sweep both sides of the carpet with an electric vacuum cleaner. Brushing the rug against the pile will push dirt deeper into the fabric. Commercial insecticides can be used to guard against moths.

It is a good idea to have an Oriental rug examined by an expert annually to check for tears or other problems. If a quality Oriental rug is cleaned and examined regularly, it should remain an object of beauty for years to come.















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