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I am always interested in buying Oriental Rugs dating from the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century, (circa 1800 to 1950). Whether you are liquidating an estate or you have inherited a rug that does not fit your needs, call me or click on the link, we will be happy to pick up the rug for a free appraisal.


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History of Oriental Rugs
The first date that an Oriental rug was woven is unknown. In 1949, a Russian archaeological expedition to the Altai Mountains in southern Siberia excavated a royal burial mound that contained a miraculously preserved frozen carpet, Known as the Pazyryk carpet, it was used as a saddle cover for a horse. The Pazyrk carpet dates from the 4th or 5th century B.C. and is the earliest-known surviving example of a hand-knotted carpet.

The technique of knotting carpets was begun by the nomadic tribes of Central Asia. These tribes produced small rugs typically decorated with geometric motifs inspired by plant and animal forms. The nomadic rugs were both decorative and utilitarian, serving as floor covers, wall hangings, curtains and saddlebags. The wandering nomads are credited with spreading the art of carpet-making to new lands and peoples.

It was primarily through Italian merchants that the Oriental rug became recognized and valued in Europe. Venice established itself as a major trader with the East. Venetians spread Oriental rugs along their narrow streets, hung the rugs from windows and used them to decorate their gondolas.

By the early 16th century, Oriental rug collections could be found in the great courts of Europe. Europeans lost interest in Oriental rugs during the 17th and 18th centuries. After the great exhibition of 1891 in Vienna, Europeans had renewed enthusiasm for Oriental carpets. Americans soon followed suit. Western importers began asking the carpet-makers to modify dimensions, and sometimes color and design, to satisfy the tastes of Europe and the Americas. Interest and demand for Oriental rugs continues to grow through the 21st century.


The Pazirik carpet is the earliest known Oriental rug still in existence. It is thought to have been made in Persia around the 5th century BC. The Pazirik carpet is of unknown origin. The rug measurements are 6 feet by 5 feet The central motif is tile work that is surrounded by borders featuring rows of elk and horsemen. The Pazirik carpet is on display at the Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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