CHINESE RUGS

Chinese rugs are wonderful piece of art which evolved over centuries from china. These rugs were hand knotted and depicted historical and cultural events. People who used to make these rugs expressed their feelings through the colors, designs and textures of these rugs. As for today these rugs are produced by government owned cooperatives throughout chinaTo be authentic and true Chinese rug a rug has to be hand knotted but sometimes they are also being made on machines.

These rugs initially were exclusively produced in china but now are also made in other places such as India, Iran, Vietnam and Turkey. Modern Chinese rugs are made with extremely high quality and made up of an elegant substantial, profound and soft material. You will just love the feel of these kinds of rugs.

Chinese rugs are also used as great wall hangings as well. On the basis of dimensions of the room you want to place, these rugs are offered in different sizes and shapes. Every single knot is weaved by hand. A rug being expensive is directly related to high knot density. Usually Chinese rugs are available in three types of designs: medallion, one sided or all over. These rugs are available in a variety of colors. Chinese rugs may have depiction of people, animals, historical scenes, hunting or battle scenes or scenes related to Chinese culture and traditions. Chinese symbols have meanings, so if you are planning to buy this kind of rug, do consider the meaning of the symbols. Dragon on a rug relates to control and authority. A Butterfly indicates luck and a happy marriage. Fish depicts abundance. Phoenix is related to happiness and peace. Lotus is to purity.  A plant with large globular red, pink, or white flowers symbolizes love, wealth, and nobility. A theme of cloud indicates a wish.