The Authenticity of Persian carpet goes back about 2500 years. Iranians were among the pioneers of rugs in ancient civilizations. and over the centuries their creativity and genius achieved a degree of excellence in this field. The carpet weaving skills were given by the fathers to their sons and the mothers to their daughters.who built on these skills and in turn provided them as a highly protected family secret to their children. Tracing the history of Iranian carpets is a way to follow the culture of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen.
Iranian carpets and hand-made carpets were used by nomads in the past.They used the tools needed for sewing and texturing Iranian carpets and hand-made carpets for their own purposes. such as insulating cold and heat in winter and summer and preventing humidity and also used for its beauty. In ancient times kings and princes used carpets as a symbol of their wealth, power, prestige and distinction. Even today, despite the modern and industrial society, an Iranian house is incomplete and soulless without a carpet, whether machine woven or hand-made ones. This reflects the deep connection between people and their national art.
CARPETS IN HISTORY
The earliest documentary evidence for the existence of Persian rugs comes from Chinese texts from the Sassanian period (224-641 AD). However, in Greek history there are evidences of the existence, value and quality of Persian carpets. This art went under many changes in different periods of Iranian history and it improved from the pre-Islamic period until the Mongol invasion of Iran. After the invasion, this art began to grow again during the reign of the Mongol and Timurid dynasties.
MATERIALS
Wool is the most common tool for carpet weaving but Iranians often use them for urban and workshop carpet foundations. The types of wool used for weaving vary widely. Some of these include fur and in some cases even camel hair. Silk carpets are less common than wool carpets because they are more expensive and durable and they tend to age. Because of their rarity, value, and durability people usually display them on walls like tapestries rather than as floor coverings.
In the end you should know that Carpet weaving is a difficult and tedious process. It can take from a few months to several years depending on the quality and size of the carpet. However, Iranian are professionals in the field of carpet weaving. In result, nowadays the world knows Iranian carpets for their variety, beauty and quality. If you ever traveled to Iran do not ever miss the chance of buying some good quality rugs and carpets. You can give them to your loved ones as a souvenir or decoration to your house. This is the authenticity of Persian carpet.
