Carpets have long become an important detail of a cozy interior. In addition to the aesthetic properties and excellent feel, carpets offer additional sound and heat insulation. Because what adds more coziness to a room than a soft carpet? Oriental carpets in particular impress with their unique splendor of color, extreme durability, excellent workmanship and long service life. Gone are the days when people believed that the oriental carpet was old-fashioned. Today, classic kilims are celebrating their big comeback and are becoming a real highlight of the modern interior.
History of Oriental Carpets
From the yurts of nomadic peoples to the luxurious throne rooms of imperial palaces, the carpet is one of the oldest furnishing elements in existence. The hand-knotted home textile initially adorned the walls until it was used as a carpet on the floor. The history of carpet weaving is rooted in ancient times. The oldest surviving carpet dates from the 5th century BC and was found in 1949 in a grave in Pazyryktal in southern Siberia. For centuries and even millennia, the precious carpets were considered a symbol of prosperity and wealth. It is believed that Persia was the birthplace of carpets. According to legend, a breathtaking, 27 x 27 meter carpet made of the finest silk, gold threads and precious stones was made there for the king of Khosrow I (531–579). He received it because of the magnificent field patternsName Baharestan or “the spring of Kosrov”.
Carpets from the East
Since ancient times, the East has been the trendsetter in carpet weaving and the main supplier of carpets in the world. Amazing oriental rugs from Iran, Turkey and Pakistan adorned the floors and walls of homes far beyond Asia. It was only in the XIX - XX centuries that manufacturers from Europe and China were able to compete with oriental craftsmanship. Today the selection of different oriental carpets is amazing. Whether nomadic carpets, kilims, Ziegler or Gabbeh - every oriental carpet is unique and tells its own exciting story.
The centuries-old artistic patterns are also perfect in modern interior design
Oriental rugs can generally be described as the most versatile rugs. They can be used in almost any interior, from classic to modern. You just have to match their patterns and colors to the furniture and materials in the room. It seems unbelievable, but onePerserteppichWith its magnificent ornaments, it can also be used in Scandi or loft rooms.
To make a colorful kilim look harmonious, combine it with matching accessories that either have the same color or repeat the carpet pattern. You can conjure up a very special atmosphere with cushions, vases, blankets, wall pictures and other decorative elements.
Contrasting elements
Repeating the carpet patterns is the more complicated variant. It would certainly be very difficult to find suitable accessories with the same or a similar pattern. In this case, you can embroider the ornament on decorative pillows or tablecloths yourself, or decorate the walls with photographs of fragments of the same or other carpets.
It is very important that there is enough contrast. Together with many colorful elements, the ornament-rich carpet will lose its effect. It should become the visual center of the room around which the composition is built.
Place the oriental rug correctly
Carefully consider the location of the oriental rug. Of course it doesn't fit in a corner or in the hallway. If you have purchased a hand-knotted unique piece, a masterpiece of carpet art, give it a place of honor in your home. In order to really show off the precious oriental rug, it is best to place it in the middle of the room. Smaller copies can also be hung on the wall. Discover the variety of Persian and nomadic carpets and bring the fascination and exoticism of the Far East home!
