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Take a Tour to Kandovan When You Visit Tabriz

The unique village of Kandovan is located in the Azerbaijan province of Iran and is a marvelous depiction of cave-houses. You can travel to this quaint village when you visit Tabriz as it is situated just 60 km from it. If you drive down to this beautiful village from Tabriz, you will have an opportunity to see the natural beauty of Iran as you pass through Khosrowshahr, Mount Sahand and the Osku Chai valley.

When you take a tour to Kandovan, you will realize that it is located in the Lake Urmia region which has a rich history figuring the Persians, the Medes as well as the Zoroastrians.

A View of the Cave-Houses

From afar, the village of Kandovan looks exactly like a termite colony. But as you go closer, you will realize that these conical caves have been made into houses and they are a result of the volcanic ash formations. The people living in these caves are termed troglodytes defining their cave-dwelling status and the fact that they live in seclusion.

These caves were formed naturally after the eruption of Mount Sahand. The volcanic ash has undergone hardening through the years resulting in the formation of these caves. When you take a tour to Kandovan, you will see that the nearby areas do not have these unique cave-houses but have been uniformly covered by the volcanic ash.

Enjoy the Beauty of the Countryside

Visit Tabriz and you will hear about the formation and antiquity of the village of Kandovan nearby. It is believed that the Mount Sahand, which is now dormant, last erupted ages ago. The whole countryside looks beautiful even today. Your tour to Kandovan is incomplete without a drink from the natural spring water.

The mineral water here is said to possess healing properties which can help dissolve and cure bladder and kidney stones. The wild plants here also have medicinal properties. Everything about Kandovan; including its people, the natural scenery and the curative qualities of the water; make the place a must-see when you visit Tabriz.

Tourism Boom

When you take a tour to Kandovan, you will get to see the quaint cave-houses for yourself and also be surprised to know that the material of the caves keeps excess heat out in the summer and insulates the insides during winter. The people here work very hard and depend on agriculture and animal-raising as their main occupations. But the tourism industry is soon becoming the main source of income.

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Best Persian Rugs

Signed Oriental Rugs from the best

Whether new or old, a hand knotted Persian rug featuring a signature is not necessarily more valuable.  However, it is important to note in many cases signed rugs from renown hand knotted Persian rug manufacturers add desirability, and are often more appealing.  Rugs are largely an unbranded item, although many antique Oriental rug dealers have attempted to attribute unmarked carpets to specific workshops, such as Jalili or Mohtashem.  Unfortunately, many of these carpets are not only unsigned, but historically, there are no verifiable records of such rug producers.  Many of these categorized rugs are considered “marketing ploys” to spin long tails from.

What you should know as the buyer or collector: Carpets for which do bear identifiable signatures (especially antique) or trademarks for which may be traced back many decades or perhaps centuries in rug weaving are clearly set apart from the unmarked rug, and are of a more unusual breed.

Listed below are a few of the most distinguished names in Persian rug history to have signed their carpets. A few of these manufacturers have been producing as recently as the last 10 years.

Antique Kerman: Costikyan, Constantian Brothers, Dilmaghani, Kermani, OCM

Nain: Habibian

Isfahan: Seirafian

Meshed: Amoghli, SABER

Sarouk:  Dilmaghani (Crown)

Semi Antique Kerman: Arjemand, Atiyeh, Dilmaghani (Crown)

Semi Antique Tabriz: PETAG, Dilmaghani (Crown, Signature or combination)

“Antique” 100+ years of age (Pre-1910),

“Semi Antique” (~1911-1960)

The Dilmaghani Company is one of the longest producing manufacturers and importers of hand knotted Persian and Oriental rugs.  Their carpets are distinguished by very fine quality standards, and for select production, a signature or trademark crown woven at one end of the carpet.  Of specific specialty, the Dilmaghani company is particularly well known for their exclusive Kerman rugs in exceptional quality, size, colors and motifs from the early 20th century through mid-1950’s.

The Dilmaghani family’s history and roots in the Oriental rug trade date back over 150 years to Kerman and Tabriz, Persia (now Iran).  The family business was started by Mehdi Dilmaghani’s great uncle and, later, carried on by his father and uncle.  Today, Mehdi’s son, Dennis Dilmaghani, carries on the more than century and a half tradition of fine hand knotted Oriental rug manufacturing, production and importing.

Additional signature reference

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How to Appraise Antique Carpet and Rugs

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, authenticity, 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 a more artistic integrity, as they are exclusively hand woven. They are sold all over the world, with clients more than willing to pay whatever they have to in order to redefine their home and decorate in style.

If you are looking to add luster and glamour to your home or office and are ready to spend a fortune on the exquisite pieces of art, then you shouldn’t wait a single minute.

The first thing to do, is contact one of the several reliable, knowledgeable, and genuine art dealers and galleries who deal in antique carpets and have profound knowledge about the various aspects of a good and genuine antique carpet and obtain an antique rug appraisal.

You’ve got a bit of work to do as well. You should visit a lot of dealers and educate yourself about dyes, wools, design quality, and the many styles of weaving as well. Touch the carpet and scrutinize them carefully. Beware of the machine made synthetic carpets that some dealers will tell you are antique carpets.

Below, are some tips to help you when buying antique carpet:

1. You have to remain careful and thoughtful while analyzing each piece of antique carpet.

2. You’ll also need to try and understand the age and origin of the carpet that will in turn give you a much better insight about the overall quality of the carpet.

3. You’ll also need to look and see if the edge and borders are there in the antique carpet you intend to buy, as the end and edge borders are sometimes lost or even cut out on purpose. Keep in mind that the borders will determine the overall value of your carpet.

4. Keep an eye out for holes and moth attacks that are both common when dealing with antique carpets. These problems must be attended to before you buy the carpet.

5. You should always deal with dealers who have the prices marked on the carpet. See to it that your dealer sticks to that price.

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History of Antique Persian Rugs

Antique rugs can add a look of warmth and elegance to a home’s décor.  The beautiful, rich colors and patterns of an antique Persian rug makes these items among the most well known floor coverings available.  As wonderfully detailed as these woven masterpieces tend to be, so is the history of their existence.

The art of carpet weaving can be traced through recorded history.  The first written documentation of antique Persian rugs appeared in Chinese writings from over 1500 years ago.  An unusual archeological find in 1949 of remnants of what is called the Pazyryk carpet was found to be over two thousand years old.  Though examination of this carpet indicated a long history of developing advanced weaving techniques, such ancient finds are unusual due to the properties of natural fiber, which degrades over time.  In what remnants that have been found from so long ago, it is often difficult to tell much about the weaving techniques or patterns because of their worn out nature.  As techniques and trends changed over time, little is known about the true origins of these old rugs.

Though historians believe that most aspects of the creation of these carpets has been altered slightly over time, the most common materials for the rugs has stayed the same.  Wool and silk are the desired materials in the newer as well as the antique rugs.  Wool carpets are the most common, as silk is not as durable.  The rich history surrounding the creation of these floor coverings are a large part of the surprising variety and complexity of the patterns available on the old rugs.  The decorative representations of a multitude of cultural and historical elements make antique Persian rugs a desirable home accent.  Common motifs present include architecture, plant life, geometric patterns, and other all-over patterns that make each rug special.

Antique rugs have traditionally been woven by hand, which is a part of why they have been considered so valuable.  Depending on the skill and experience of the weaver, rugs can have a wide range of complexity and quality.  The highest quality rugs, of course, would require more time to complete.  The increased time taken to make the rug by hand meant that each work of art would take months to complete.  When looking for the perfect rug, research and contact with an antique rug dealer online or in person can help find the right accent for the home.

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An Oriental Persian Rug To Spruce Up A Room

A Persian rug will add a cozy feeling to your house, will certainly fit in with most themes, and amplify any room, hallway, or entrance.  They seem to be a desired choice when decorating home offices, and are a  sound choice for high passage areas because of the complexities of their diagrams, which shield its age. 

The title oriental has a bearing to rugs crafted on the continent of Asia, such as Persian (from Iran), Indian, Chinese, and Turkish rugs.  Duplications of the favorite oriental diagrams are also convenient and made by producers in the USA, but with its main company in Egypt.

Fabricating rugs by skilled workers is an early art and the old diagrams take after the ecclesiastical and cultural structures of the past in the countries or areas of origin.  Several of these time honored diagrams are still generated these days. A number of them are still woven by hand, knotted by hand or produced by a machine. 

Florals or garden settings  are the most customary drawings, or curvilinear or geometric designs around a medallion or a painting-like setting that is located in the middle of the oriental rug.  Back in the day, these rugs had been fabricated with only such natural fibers as wool, cotton, silk, or goat and camel hair, or merging of these elements, but now you can acquire these rugs woven with lower cost synthetic materials such as, polyester, olefin (polypropylene), acrylic and nylon. 

Wool rugs remain the initial choice in strong, downy, dirt-and-fire retardant, snug rugs, but synthetic duplicates of oriental area rugs make them more obtainable cost wise.

Many rugs come in various shapes such as, round, oval and rectangular.
 They are also for sale in a number of colors and sizes.Runners are another kind of rug that are typically used in hallways and in sites where there is a high volume of traffic.

Tips On Choosing Oriental Rugs For Your Home

Think about where you plan to lay down each area rug.  Is it going to illustrate your decor or connect all the factors in the room?  Are you going to apply it to shield a section of carpet or flooring? Are you looking to make the room warm and cozy?  Where you are going to place the rug will limit its pattern and shape. 

Read these pointers and keep them in mind:

You will want the colors to harmonize with the theme.

If the core of the carpet is viewed, medallions or central designs are excellent ones to choose, but if the middle is going to be entirely or partly secluded by a peice of furniture or perhaps a coffee table, it is better to go with a repetitive type art work or a showy and pleasureable border.

People with health enigmas will consider the benefits of rugs with natural fibers being that they don’t give off damaging or harmful compounds into the air as synthetics do.

With the beautiful colors and busy patterns can make an oriental rug the main attraction in a room, but if the room is vivid with intricate drapery and upholstery fabric designs, choose basic patterns and indirect colors.

If you choose to have two different rugs in one room, make sure the colors and designs mesh and magnify each other.

What You Should Consider Cost Wise

It is not as troublesome as you may think to track down good quality, reasonably priced area rugs with oriental layouts.  When you shop online, you purchase from online sellers who can offer discount and warehouse prices because there are minimal material expenses and no employees to pay.  As well as paying on the internet, here are other items that can make the oriental rug of your dreams managable:

An antique rug is the most costly and should have actual documents that shows where it was manufactured; copycats are sold at a lower cost.

Rugs made from natural fibers are going to be more expensive than ones made from synthetics.

Handmade, hand woven, and hand knotted rugs manufactured by artisans are more hardy and are going to be more valuable than machine woven and knotted.

A rugs quality can be measured by counting the knots that are in a square inch. The rug’s value increases as the count gets higher.

Very detailed and limited layouts are the most high priced.

Depending on where the oriental rug was made will have a bearing on the price.
 
Whether you buy a natural antique oriental wool rug that has been hand woven and hand knotted in Hamadan, or you pick out a polypropylene machine woven rug with an oriental layout manufactured in North America, you will be adding beauty, warmth and comfort to your home.

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How do I make a light blue carpet and brown and gold furniture work?

I am moving into a house with a pale blue carpet. But my couch is chocolate brown, my curtains are brown and gold and I have an antique gold mirror and pictures frames on the walls. How do I tie these colors in together? Like what color throw pillows should I use for the couch. Should I buy a big area rug to cover up as much carpet as possible?

Keep what you’ve got, the way you’ve got it.
Add some light blue, gold, or brown throw pillows, or combos of these, and some lt. blue candles, vases, and other small accessories.
Gold goes with everything, and brown is pretty versatile too.

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Persian Rugs – What A Great Cover-up!

The floor of your home says a lot about your style and personality. It’s the first thing that people see when they enter and they’re constantly reminded of it since they’re standing on it. A lot of homeowners opt to go with hardwood floors these days and, indeed, these can be quite lovely…but they are hard, therefore the name. Sadly, carpets are known for attracting huge amounts of dust and other undesirables, so they’re not always an option. Have no fear; a wonderful balance can be achieved by using rugs or, more specifically, oriental rugs.

Oriental rugs are hand-woven pieces, made from wool, silk or cotton, and created in what would be considered one of the Eastern countries. The major producers of oriental rugs are Iran, China, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan and India. Although sold there, genuine oriental rugs are not woven in the United States. Instead, ‘oriental design’ rugs are manufactured using machines. Perhaps the most famous examples of authentic oriental rugs are Persian rugs.

Let’s get this straight from the start. A Persian rug is an example of an oriental rug, but not all oriental rugs are necessarily Persian rugs. A Persian rug is defined as one which was specifically woven in present-day Iran. These rugs are beautifully designed and have become a major source of income for many Iranians as the worldwide demand continues to grow.

However, the greatest demand is not for contemporary pieces but rather for antiques. Antique Persian rugs are typically over 100 years old and, as such, originated from the former Persian Empire. They are categorized mainly on the basis of their designs. Basically, the name says it all. Flower rugs will feature flowered patterns, and animal rugs have animals on them. Antique Persian rugs are very distinctive and offer a striking balance of color and elegance.

They can cost quite a bit, though, depending on the age and the intricacy of the design. On the other hand, antique Persian rugs are, of course, long-lasting. They’ve made it past a hundred years so I doubt very much that they won’t last the duration of your lifetime. Antique Persian rugs are therefore an excellent choice if you’re looking for something that you want to keep for a long time, or that you’d like to pass down through the generations. In other words, they’re a great investment and they look good too. Antique Persian rugs can enhance the décor of any living space for years to come.

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Jim Grayson makes a living in the field of research. If you have found this article useful, visit his specialist resource sites, http://www.orientalrugwarehouse.info and http://www.wholesale-carpets-and-rugs.info. For more general information on this topic and others, visit http://www.instant-knowledge.com.