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History of Rugs


The information provided by researching, shows that the origin of rugs was in the area of the Asian Continent. The examples of early knotted rugs are seen in the eastern Turkmenistan. The oldest example of the rugs world was found in archeological diggings, of the Altay Mountains; The Pazirik rug. This rug is confirmed that it is from the period of the 5th -3rd centuries. It was knotted with GORDION knot what is called today as the Turkish double knot.

The Turkish Carpet culture has begin with Turkish Selcuks It is also possible today to see original examples of Selcuk rugs in the Turkish Islamic Art museum.

It's important to know that the rugs were a lifestyle and necessary for Turkish tribes as they still was living in Asia. The hard winter times in the Asian steppe was never easy for Turkish tribes. Actually in Tent life. Always a good friend at the floor, upon the tent or as a Quilt in cold Asian winter nights. Enjoy navigating through our rugs site and buy the best rugs on the net. There is nothing like having the best rugs in your house - check out our range of rugs for sale. Enjoy rugs and buy as many rugs as you can - we are featuring a progressive discount on rugs. The more you buy, the less it will cost you. Rugs - that's what you need for real. Give rugs a thought in the mean time. Good luck with rugs!










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