Oriental Rugs

Caucasian - which come from the Caucasus Mountains between Europe and Asia. These rugs have bold geometric designs in bright shades of red.

Chinese – which have designs that feature philosophical and religious symbols of China. The designs are woven into backgrounds of blue, red and yellow.

Indian - which resemble Persian rugs in color and pattern but are less artistic.

Persian Rugs – are made in Iran (formerly Persia). They are characterized by geometric and pictorial designs and graceful patterns that feature flowers, leaves, and birds.

Turkish – are known for their rectangular patterns and their floral designs arranged in rows. Most of these rugs have large areas of solid colors.

Turkoman – come from Turkestan, a region of central Asia. They are woven in soft colors and have simple geometric designs.

Persian Rugs are particularly valued for their rareness and beauty. They are considered valuable because they have intricate designs and take a long time to weave. Their value depends on the size and closeness of the weave. Tightly woven Oriental rugs are the most expensive because they have the greatest durability. Hand-crafted Persian rugs are the most desired in the world.