Antique carpets and rugs are primarily named after old traditional carpets which explore an ancient tradition and the history that is passed down for hundreds of years. These unique carpets and rugs reflect the mystery of ancient times. When you look at these decor pieces, you will get a fair idea about the theme of the weaving and lifestyle of the past era. There are number of oldest carpets and rugs that have been surviving from 2000 years which shows the weaving skills of artisans.

The art used in these oriental rugs and carpets is one of the oldest crafts on the earth. They usually contain a mixture of bold and dull colors for giving an antique look. Mostly, these floor coverings are woven in deep colors such as maroon, brown and blue. There are innumerable patterns and style available in “Antique Carpets“ and rugs that could easily be between 30-40 years old. It comes in various types such as Persian carpets and rugs, Kilims, Afghan rugs and carpets and many more.

Nowadays, there are number of carpet stores available online and offline who are selling “Handmade Carpets“ and Rugs which are made in similar pattern and are carbon copies handmade antique carpets. Therefore, before you decide to buy an antique piece for your home or office, you must know whether the rug or carpet is really a handmade antique or not. To help you out, we have mentioned some of the features of antique area rugs which make it popular and unique from other floor coverings:

Perfect blend of dull and bold colors: The unique carpets and rugs are the perfect blend of different colors as some of the area is dull and some areas have vibrant colors. The antique carpets mostly contain dark colors like maroon or blue with traditional designs and patterns. This blend will give it one of a kind appearance.

Perfect representation of ancient lifestyle: When an artist starts his work, he/she first takes the inspirations and idea from the surroundings and then makes the creation accordingly. Similarly, antique carpets and rugs reflect the living style of ancient people and shows how beautifully and skillfully weaved it in the form of these decor items.

To illustrate, there is a wide range of rugs and carpets that contain emperor motifs or a scene of village life or war which is the representation of the living patterns of old people. They weave the ideas what they observe from wildlife, gardens and wars etc.

Unique design: They are usually woven in traditional style on a handloom with a natural material such as wool or silk and every carpet has a one of a kind design which make them highly durable. If you clean the “Unique Rugs“ and carpets and maintain them properly then they will always look new and elegant as well as you can use them from generations to generations.

Hence, you have a fair idea to select antique carpets and rugs for your home or office decor now, make a visit to the “Carpet Store in Thailand“ which offers you wide variety of these unique décor pieces in different style and patterns.