MENU All about Carpets .se All About Carpets - CarpetVista's Encyclopedia Here we have gathered information for you who are considering buying a genuine hand-knotted rug or are interested in learning more. Our intention is that this should be a complete source of information and an insight into the exciting world of hand-knotted rugs. Do you have a question that is not answered? Feel free to contact us at info@alltommattor.se to supplement with an answer to your question. Nice reading. History The art of knitting rugs probably developed on the steppes of Central Asia several thousand years ago. Read more here ➤ Styles & origins A hand-knotted rug is usually named after the place where it was made or after the ethnic group that made it. Read more here ➤ Categories Oriental rugs are divided, depending on the environment in which they are made, into three categories - nomad rugs, village rugs and ... Read more here ➤ Manufacturing Despite the fact that development has progressed in virtually all areas, hand-knotted rugs are manufactured today in the same way as for ... Read more here ➤ Machine-knotted rugs The carpet as we know it today has been with man for years and from the beginning this was something that was made for ... Read more here ➤ Your carpet purchase Read more here ➤ Carpet care In the oriental rug, warp and weft threads form the foundation and the pile provides durability. Read more here ➤ Dictionary Here we explain different terms and expressions from the world of carpets. Read more here ➤ Links To decorate nicely and stylishly, more than just carpets are required. Read more here ➤ Share this article: © Copyright CarpetVista AB Sweden 2005 - 2017