| ...o oriental rugs traces its roots back to a time when rug-making was not just a business but an art form passed down through generations. the brand is steeped in the traditions of the ancient craft of rug weaving, which involves a meticulous process of hand-selecting materials and employing age-old techniques to create each piece. the result is a collection of rugs that are not only beautiful and u... |
| ...ction was between 1650 - 1789. today, most 17th and 18th century savonnerie rugs are found only in some of the world's greatest museums.
the most important european styles in the history of european rug weaving are the french savonnerie of the 17th and 18th century, which are still being copied by countries such as india, pakistan, china and iran.
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| ...A Persian dynasty remembered for Shahs Tasmasp and Abbas who were great patrons of the arts and ambassadors for Persian rug weaving to the rest of the world. They are credited for the enduring international popularity of Iranian style carpets... |