Resources for Collectors of Area Rugs
This is the home page of Oriental Rug Review, which is a journal of Oriental rugs, other textiles and the literature published in the United States for 15 years, from March, 1981 to March, 1996. Oriental Rug Review was first published as a black and white monthly tabloid in March 1981. In October 1987 ORR was converted to a color magazine format and was issued bimonthly. It is the hope to get the older information on this Web site as it progresses forward.
Though this site is made for those living in New England, there are still a wealth of valuable resources, especially in the literature section. There are gallery photographs of exhibits around the world as well, as well is information about the society, meetings and a newsletter. Links go to auction houses, museums, other rug societies, books and education/discussion about rug collecting and making.
A collection of books about Turkmen rugs, Central Asian embroideries, Tribal rugs, and Antique Carpets, oriental rugs, Kyrgyz and reed screens, silks of Central asia, and textile arts. Rug books can be shipped worldwide. Catalog section includes auction catalogs, books, videos, oriental rug calendars and periodicals. Latest titles include Ecker, Heather: Caliphs and Kings, The Art and Influence of Islamic Spain, Gajicki, Bora and Margarita: The Folk Motif , Gavin, Traude: Iban Ritual Textiles and Hoskins, Nancy Arthur: The Coptic Tapestry Albums and the Archaeologist of Antino?Albert Gayet .
If you need to know anything about antique rugs, oriental rugs, persian rugs, rug repair, rug cleaning, or rug washing, this is the site where you want to begin. Scroll down the page and click on A CONCISE AND USEFUL HISTORY ON RUGS and you will be treated to a wonderful and thorough history of the Persian rug complete with photographs of various styles and colors of incredibly beautiful Persian rugs. Learn about the ancient and mysterious art of wool dying, and learn the fascinating story of how the oldest Persion rug in existence was accidentally preserved in ice by ancient tomb raiders. Learn how the ancient art of rug weaving and rug braiding became so closely associated with this particular area of the world. Learn why Persion rugs are today considered the best rugs made and are so highly prized and sought after. Click on A COMPLETE SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON DIFFERENT PERSIAN RUGS for an EXTENSIVE look into Persian rugs from every region of Persia and from virtually every time period. If you have an interest in Persian rugs and their fascinating history, then I can't recommend this site too highly.
There are a lot of curious reasons why people collect rugs, some of which make little sense to anyone not so bitten. People participate in rug collecting to own fabulous rugs, win competitions, to learn about the industry, have fun meeting others interested in rugs, make money off the products and to be in the collecting industry. The author of this article talks about his fascination with rug collection, as well as tales of life as a rug collector.
People desire the ownership of an Oriental rug or carpet. Epitomizing the idea of luxury and wealth or bestowing status upon the individual the Oriental rug has found a certain place in the culture of Europe and America. Seen today as an important sector in the Fine Arts market, quality old and antique rugs and carpets command high prices, equal to those demanded by the best of English furniture, clocks and silver. It is not unusual to see a rug sold at auction for over £10,000 and indeed much more. Site includes the history behind Afghan rugs, a section on collecting, a gallery of Afghan rugs, and more.
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