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Oriental Carpets and Rugs
Find resources for oriental rugs and carpets and information about what makes them so sought after.
Arabesque Band Carpet
The National Gallery of Art presents this image of an Indian or Persian 17th century carpet.
Oriental Carpets and Rugs
This site offers rare or oversized rugs to private clients and Oriental carpet dealers. Search by style, size, or price. Most carpets are displayed with pictures and prices.
Oriental Rug Collecting Today
This article by Peter Pap offers advice and information about what to look for - and what to watch for - when collecting Oriental rugs.
Persian Carpet Gallery
This article accompanied by images offers a look at the history and significance of Persian carpets.
Silk and Wool
An article by Gerard Paquin, the full title of which is "Silk and Wool: Ottoman Textile Designs in Turkish Rugs".
Symmetry and Pattern
This site discusses the "Art of Oriental Carpets" using a series of images and brief articles.
William Morris Carpet Designs
Both images and text explore the enchanting carpet designs created by William Morris. There are also links to more information.