Archive for the ‘History of Persian and Oriental Rugs’ Category

This Persian Tabriz rug is on display at Behnam Rugs, it is worth taking a look at with its regal patterns including flowers, branches, and all over intricate design. A rug medallion is like the diamond on a ring.

Why It Pays to Research the History of Persian Rugs Before Shopping for One When it comes to making sure you buy a hand-knotted Persian or Oriental rug, knowledge truly is power! That is, the more you know about these types of rugs, the better your chances of purchasing a beautiful, valuable, and genuine rug […]

Are Persian Rugs Better Than Oriental Rugs? Have you been told that a hand-knotted Persian rug is better than a hand-knotted Oriental rug? Or do you just have a feeling or belief that Persian rugs are better than Oriental rugs? If so, you are correct as well as incorrect. We’ll explain below. First, you must […]

5 Things to look for in a Persian Rug You’ve decided to purchase a beautiful, hand-knotted Persian or Oriental rug. (We applaud your good taste. Truly.) So you fire up your laptop, begin searching in your favorite browser, find a rug that certainly looks real, it looks beautiful…you’ll take it! Enter your credit card information […]

The Different Persian Cities and Their Rug Patterns Understanding the origin behind the different patterns you’ll find in a Persian rug helps you understand its history – and appreciate its beauty even more. Read below for some brief information on the different Persian rug patterns and their city or region of origin. The names of […]