Rug Signature:

Broadly speaking, Persian rugs which bear a signature possess a superior craftsmanship, materials, design and color coordination. Since theses rugs are made in workshops which are owned and operated by people who take a special pride and honor in the product that they present to the market. They carefully synchronize the rug production process to generate perfection. First and foremost they recruit experienced and established weavers, second they acquire expert artists to design the pattern and the color coordination of the rug, then they use the finest materials such as wool and naturally dye them into desirable colors moreover they closely supervise and manage the rug in all stages of making. Therefore the final product becomes a masterpiece made with enthusiasm and arrogance. Tabriz rugs are woven in the large city of Tabriz and numerous small surrounding village in the Northwest section of Iran, which has been one of the foremost centers of rug weaving for hundreds of years. The weavers here are among the fastest and most skilled in Iran. Weaving in Tabriz region can vary greatly in quality, common qualities of Tabriz rugs range from 50 to 500 KSPI. In fine quality Tabriz rugs thin white cotton is used for the warp and weft threads. The wool used for the pile is of excellent quality and trimmed short. Small amounts of silk are often used to accentuate certain designs and motifs. In rugs of medium to coarse quality a thick cotton warp is used and for the pile heavy wool of medium length is used. Today, silk and pure silk rugs are woven in different designs and as well as the Medallion and over-all floral deigns. In Tabriz rugs, a wide variety of designs are woven in both curvilinear and rectilinear formats: The medallion, over-all floral, picture and mahi (Herati). One of the new designs (Mahi Tabriz) is composed of small Herati motifs repeated throughout the field of the rug. Many new patterns were as well created. Most common design is the medallion, which were then divided into four and placed in the four corners of the field. In Tabriz rugs a wide variety of color combinations are used. The back-ground colors range from deep, rich tones of blue and red to pastel shades of taupe, ivory and black. Tabriz rugs are among the most popular Persian rugs. Fine quality Tabriz rugs are tightly woven and very durable. Prices vary according to quality and they are mostly available in large sizes. Also, a large number of round and square rugs in sizes up to 13 feet are weaved.

Handmade Persian Rugs, Hand Knotted Oriental Rugs, Wool Area Rugs Hand-knotted Oriental rugs are pieces of art not just accessories for your home. Throughout history, these handmade rugs have been the object of fascination, desire, and status. CatalinaRug.com's mission is to help bring this rich cultural legacy to your home - at a affordable price! Browse our history of area rugs to learn all about the history of Oriental rugs and the weaving methods used to create them. Evidence suggests that thousands of years ago, nomadic tribesmen between Eurasia and Mongolia were the first to create pile carpets. These carpets were woven to add warmth and comfort to their simple tent homes. As more and more tribes mastered the technique of weaving pile rugs, it became a common practice to incorporated their creativity into the designs transforming a trade skill into works of art. Area rugs became not just a functional necessity in their tent homes but a symbol of taste and refinement by adding personality and beauty to their sparse surroundings. Today's rug designs are more sophisticated, but they serve much the same purpose, lending beauty, warmth and personality to enhance a home. When considering a rug for your home, there are a number of reasons why you might decide upon hand knotted Oriental rugs or handmade Persian rugs instead of machine-made ones. Quality is the most important consideration. Handmade rugs are much more durable than mass-produced machine made rugs. Handmade rugs are usually made with natural materials such as cotton, wool or silk. These natural fibers last longer and release no harmful gasses into the environment over time. And since each rug is hand-knotted, each strand has been tied individually for greater combined strength and consistency.