The history behind these fine rugs is fascinating. Just the amount of work that goes in to a hand made Oriental rug itself is fascinating but to hear what they were used for in ancient time is very interesting. To think we go out to a retail store, purchase a rug to throw on the floor and never think twice about it. So many years ago it took weeks to make one rug.
So why should rugs be man made by machines when we can still go out and find wonderful handcrafted rugs that are great for the home and planet friendly? We should not. Look for the Oriental or hand tufted, hand knotted and hand crafted rugs. They are the ticket to success in what you want.