Persian Rugs

For many centuries Persian rugs decorated the homes of people all over the globe and their popularity shows no signs of decline. People keep buying synthetic and natural wool Persian rugs and take pride in those passed to them from the earlier generations. Persian rugs had a great influence of Islamic culture and religion.

Some Persian rugs even feature verses from Koran. The weaving of Persian rugs originated centuries ago. The first dyes and colors for Persian rugs came from plants, animals, berries and shells. For example blue came from the Indigo plant and the shade of blue could also be regulated.

In those dismal ancient times the weaving and dying of Persian rugs pretty much relied on luck. All the work could be spoilt for no particular reason.
Islamic religion put limitations upon Persian rugs. During a certain period of time animal and bird patterns were forbidden upon the penalty of death.

If some were made, they were to be hidden from everybody else. That is why antique Persian rugs with bird and animal patterns are highly appreciated among the collectioners. Certain shades of green were considered holy in the Islamic culture and they were not to be put on Persian rugs . Persian rugs have also been universally known as pray rugs.
In the modern age there are Persian rugs available in both natural and synthetic fibers with the traditional interlacing designs to decorate your home.