Persian Rugs

The luxury of experiencing Persia without the hassle of a plane ride is now available! Anyone looking for adventure and yet held back by tight finances would be glad to know that there is no need to step out of the home and have a taste of Persia's exotic culture. The only thing required is getting this particular Persian staple: Persian rugs and carpets!

Homeowners may experience Persia by adorning the home floors with Persian carpets and Persian style rugs.  Persian rugs and carpets are a significant part of the country's art and culture. Now known as Iran, Persia boasted a culture of carpet-weaving in the olden times, a culture sustained until this very day. As a matter of fact, Iran's export of handmade carpets reaches up to estimated revenue of $420 million a year! With revenue like this, and with 1.2 million carpet and rug weavers in the country, it's not a surprise that rugs are common in Iranian households.

Persian rugs may be divided into three classifications. The big ones measuring more than six feet are called Farsh and/or 'Qālii;' the second type is called 'Qālicheh,' which means rug in English, and is sized smaller than six (6) feet. The third type is called 'Kilim', which is rough in texture and is small enough to be carried around in travel; as a matter of fact it is known as a nomadic rug. The popularity of Persian rugs is so rich and varied that carpet weavers and dealers have created sixty-two categories based on the design, on the type of fabric, and on the weaving technique of the rugs.

Once convinced to go for Persian rugs, the next difficult question for any customer or client is the issue of affordability. Well, here's some mighty good news: Persian rugs may be purchased on discount or on wholesale.  Going for discount rugs is the wisest thing to do if the customer is economically-challenged in these difficult times, and would want his or her home to be stylish. On the other hand, if the purchaser is a savvy entrepreneur looking to share Persian culture with an established customer base, purchasing wholesale Persian rugs is the way to go.

The magic of Persian rugs is not only imbibed in Persian tales and culture; it is evident in every American home that boasts of Persian rugs adorning the floor.