Persian Rugs - Exotic carpets and prayer rugs

Persian rugs are probably the most elegant of floor coverings. If you have scoured the antique shops looking for these beautiful rugs and rug runners, online shops have a huge selection of beautiful carpets. Carpet runners up to 100' are available and can be ordered to specifications. These carpets are beautiful installed on hardwood stairways. Hallway runners come in various lengths and are an excellent way to decorate an otherwise bare hall.

There are many different types of Persian carpets, depending on the region in which they were made. These beautiful handmade wool rugs come from the finest weaving centers of the Middle East. Throughout history, Turkey, Iran, the Caucasus, and Afghanistan, have produced these woven carpets. The cities of Iran, such as Heriz, Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan and Kerman, are famous for exquisite carpet designs and tribal rugs. Turkey produces kilims, which are flat woven rugs that are usually reversible. Persian prayer rugs are generally small enough to be rolled up and carried by the faithful. They have a directional design which points to Mecca when placed on the ground. Mixing of rugs from different regions with the same color theme can be an excellent way to decorate the interiors of your home. Runners that blend with your decor are especially pretty for an entry hall stairway.

Use Persian carpet colors to decorate

For large homes with big rooms, palace size Persian carpets can be found to fit the space. Other areas such as a foyer, kitchen or powder room would be a good place for small prayer rugs.

When choosing your upholstered pieces, pillows and accessories, use colors from your Persian and Oriental rugs and rug runners. Handmade Persian antique rugs such as Sarouks and rare Serapis, and Heriz runners are exquisite. There are also many beautiful machine woven Persian reproduction carpets, such as the famous Kirman by Karastan. Manufacturers like Couristan, Feizy and Nourison have wonderful rug collections. The large supply will amaze you.

Persian Rugs

Rugman.com: Beautiful handmade Oriental rugs and Persian rugs at or below wholesale prices.

Rugarea.com: Traditional Kashans by Noonoo, Kashimars from Couristan, and 19th century design Mahals are in this tremendous collection of Persian rugs.