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Nain: A Brief History

Isfahan is located south of Tehran and is Iran's third largest city. Nain is near Isfahan that is a pretty new rug weaving center. The fabrication of hand-made, high quality, woolen cloth up to the mid 20th century was what Nain was noted for.

With their skill and knowledge in the production of textiles, they had to adapt to rug weaving after World War II. The market had pretty much died for the fabric that Nain was known for.

There is a close similarity to the rugs produced in Isfahan and those at the city of Nain. The difference is Nain rugs have a short pile and distinct colors. The types of patterns that they use are an all-over arabesque and curvilinear floral design.

A Product Review of Nain Style Rugs

Nain Persian rugs are hand-woven in the city of Nain, east of Isfahan. Precise, delicate and stunningly beautiful, they are considered to be some of the world’s finest rugs. Nain rugs are woven on cotton or silk and are often signed.

They are woven in beige and a spectacular range of blue tones. Nains feature curvilinear vines, forked leaves, Shah Abbas flowers, birds, animals and regal borders.

Indian Rugs - A Brief History and Product Review

Indian rugs, not be confused with Native American rugs, refer specifically to carpets from India, although in their earliest incarnation, Indian rugs were not made in India, but imported from Persia by the emperor Akbar in the 1500's.

The origin of the Indian rug, therefore, was

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Natural Fibers Used In Area Rugs and Carpets

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Natural fiber materials used in rugs are made either by insects, animals, and also plants. The fibers that are made by insects or animals are recognized as protein fibers. The fibers that are produced by plants are noted as vegetable fibers. Vegetable and protein fibers have a mutual drawback which is that they are both very absorbent and will take a lot longer to dry when wet cleaned. This in turn can lead to mildew, shrinkage, and even decomposition.

Wool
Wool fiber comes from the fleece of lambs or sheep. Wool used in rugs and carpets is imported from places such as England, Australia, and New Zealand. Wool is the initial material used in rugs and carpets for centuries. It is also recognized to be the most supreme material for use in rugs.

Wool is capable of stretching up to 40% of its original length and the fact that it can be flexed more than 180,000 times without showing signs of tear or breakage makes it very durable. Wool is the most pricey of all material used in manufacturing carpets and rugs, but it is the finest quality that money can buy.

Silk
The insects that are recognized as silk worms, make a fiber by the larva of a variety of insects which is known as silk. Silk worms spin their silk to make cocoons and these fibers can range in lengths from 250 to 1500 yards or more. The silk fiber in its natural state can retard fire, is very strong and durable and does not produce static electricity even when the humidity is

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Techniques - Handmade - Hand Woven Oriental Rugs

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Oriental Persian rugs that are handmade are well-liked in many countries of the world because of the age old skill used to create these rugs. The beautiful patterns, quality craftsmanship and their enduring fabrics make these rugs a favorite. There are different parts that make up a hand knotted oriental rug and they are, fringe, weft, overcasting, knot, kilim and warp.

When it comes to producing a good sized Oriental Persian rug, it can take several months and thousands upon thousands of knot tying on a daily basis. It is a painstaking task when it comes to fabricating one of these hand woven rugs.

Flat woven, tufted and knotted make up relatively the three kinds of oriental handmade rugs. There are five types of knots used in rug making and the two most common of the five are the Turkish knot and the Persian knot. These types of carpets are split up into two different levels which consist of warp strings. The arrangement of knot gives these types their style.

Wool is the most common material used in the production of these rugs. When they take a thread of wool, then wrap it around the warp strands and tie them together, they call this knot. Pile or flat woven wool rugs are formed when they cut the knot. There is a cost difference between the two, with pile rugs being the more expensive. One of the forms that are most popular for rugs that are flat woven is the Kilm, along with Borcade and Soumak.

With the Turkish knot, each will show twice when it comes to

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What You Need To Know About Interior Design

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Interior design is the design of aspects of environmental psychology, architecture and product design. A person who designs interiors as part of their job is an interior designer. Interior design is the creative practice that redefines the interior of a structure using decor.

There are many aspects and areas of interior design, and a person going to school to learn interior design can specialize in any one of them, the types are only limited by the imagination, willingness, and bank account. With an open mind you can open yourself to a whole new world.

Interior design can improve quality of life as well as work surroundings. Many businesses that open hire an interior designer in order to make their business more aesthetically pleasing to both employees as well as clients. The atmosphere in a business can help to relieve stress and make workers and customers feel more at ease which increases production as well as sales.

Restaurants also use specialized interior designers in order to draw the customer in and make them think they are hungry. The environment of a restaurant has to be just right, not just to make people feel hungry, but comfortable and relaxed as well.

Interior design can also be used to make life easier for the elderly and the disabled by incorporating user-friendly aspects into the home or environment. This is important for those that may have problem with walking or they don't see too well.

Interior design elements can be drawn from anywhere and anything. Many people choose an interior design based on region, religion, or simply on their personal taste.

While choosing an interior designer to decorate your home, you will be losing the personal aspect of having a home that feels like your own. If you do choose one, make sure that they are going to listen to what you want and not what they think you should have. By doing this, you won't be living in their house, you will be living in your house.

There are numerous books and classes available on interior design, so you can familiarize yourself with the aspects of interior design and have a home you can be proud of. They will help you coordinate colors and designs that blend together naturally. Also, you will get an idea of what type of furniture you would like to furnish your house with.

The decor has to be just right for the people who spend the most time there. It can effect one mentally and phsycally. Things like wall and ceiling color, tones and patterns on furniture, wall hangings, lighting, draperies and floor coverings such as hardwood flooring, carpet and tile. Oriental Persian rugs also make a nice covering for the floor with all details, colors and geometric patterns and floral

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All About Antique Carpets

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Antique type carpets help to add a touch of grandeur and glamour to your home or office, speaking greatly about your rich and extravagant tastes. Antique Carpets are beautiful home furnishings and solid art investments. They aren't just decorative items, but pieces of tradition, ethniticity, and true class that dates back thousands of years.


Antique carpets represent enormous range in motifs and color harmonies and you'll simply lose yourself seeing the diverse combinations of rich antique colors and heavy intricate weaving.

The diverse range of antique carpet pieces that you'll encounter while shopping for them are mostly Oriental carpets and rugs that portray the mystery and legend of the far off lands of the Orient.

Antique carpets and rugs are imported mostly from China, Persia, India, Afghanistan, Caucasus, and Turkey. Some of the famous weaving areas of such antique carpets include Kashan, Agra, and many other locations.

Antique carpets have

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Shopping For Area Rugs Can Be Hard Work

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Shopping for area rugs can be a discouraging and tedious task because of all the thousands of styles and colors that are available. There are many factors to consider when selecting the right rug that will match and enhance one's decor. You should also keep in mind of the artistic and specialized ways that these rugs are manufactured.

Before you add an area rug to a room, you need to consider the construction, texture, designs and colors that will work with the room design. Whether you are going to design the room around the rug or add an area rug to compliment the room, make sure that the texture and color will not clash with, but bring out the

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Area Rugs Add To The Mood and Ambience Of The Interior Decoration

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Area Rugs are a great way to accentuate portions of a room and add to the mood and ambience of the interior decoration by harmonizing colors and shapes. Ideally, the primary colors of the rug should complement the wall, furniture, and furnishing colors. The rugs can be used to focus attention on another aspect of interior decoration or can be used as the center of attraction. Large, centrally placed medallion rugs garner maximum attention.

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