The art of Oriental Rugs is an ancient one. These are exquisite hand-woven rugs made using a variety of combinations of material, designs, colors... Oriental rugs have been used through the centuries to adorn not only palaces and cathedrals, but also the common men's houses and the nomads' tents; they have been used as carry-bags, animal-covers, tapestry and table covers. Though the origins of rug-weaving are shrouded in the mists of time, the art of informed study of oriental rugs is relatively new. To learn more about it, please read on...