Persian Rugs

The Persians frequently experienced severe weather, particularly in the winter. The Persian tribesmen, who were primarily nomadic, wove carpets and rugs as a need to combat the cold. These rugs developed into an art form as the empire expanded and trade increased. The carpets became well-liked due to their adaptable designs and patterns, and they quickly became a significant export.

The art of producing carpets is thought to have begun some 2,500 years ago, and with each conquest or invasion, the design of the carpets and rugs evolved. Cyrus the Great had his tomb at Pasargadae in Persepolis covered in carpets and rugs because he was so moved by the exquisiteness of the designs and patterns on the carpets.

The Altai Mountains in Siberia are where the oldest carpet known to man was found. The carpet was preserved by Siberia's icy landscape, and it reveals the talents of earlier civilizations. The carpet's patterns demonstrate how carpet weaving has advanced beyond straightforward patterns. The rug is currently on display in St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum.