Antique Persian Rugs

Meaning Persian Rug Designs

Persian Rug $44.99 Saul Steinberg Persian Rug - Collectable Print

Persian Miniature Lovers on Rug $39.99 Persian Miniature Lovers on Rug - Giclee Print

Sunflowers with Persian Rug $209.99 Loran Speck Sunflowers with Persian Rug - Wall Tapestry

Sphinx Persian 6' Round Rug by Oriental Weavers $299 Traditional elegance with a subtle sophistication best describes this round rug from Sphinx by Oriental Weavers. Intricate Persian designs are elegantly displayed atop an antiqued field with a border of equaled beauty. The color palette of 36 colors includes reds, greens, browns, and plums that vary from soft to deep tones. Powerloomed of 100% inherently stain-resistant heat set polypropylene. Measures approximately 6'Diam. Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly with mild soap and water. Made in Egypt.

Sphinx Persian 8' Round Rug by Oriental Weavers $588 Traditional elegance with a subtle sophistication best describes this round rug from Sphinx by Oriental Weavers. Intricate Persian designs are elegantly displayed atop an antiqued field with a border of equaled beauty. The color palette of 36 colors includes reds, greens, browns, and plums that vary from soft to deep tones. Powerloomed of 100% inherently stain-resistant heat set polypropylene. Measures approximately 8'Diam. Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly with mild soap and water. Made in Egypt.

3 x 5 Rectangular Area Rug - Violet Persian Heritage 06 Ivory by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $249 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

2 6 x 8 Runner Area Rug - Violet Persian Heritage 06 Ivory by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $299 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

2 x 3 Rectangular Area Rug - Violet Persian Heritage 05 Multi by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $99 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

5 x 8 Rectangular Area Rug - Violet Persian Heritage 05 Multi by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $549 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

8 x 10 Rectangular Area Rug - Violet Persian Heritage 05 Multi by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $1069 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

8 Round Area Rug - Violet Persian Heritage 05 Multi by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $979 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

3 x 5 Rectangular Area Rug - Violet Persian Heritage 05 Multi by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $249 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

2 6 x 8 Runner Area Rug - Violet Persian Heritage 05 Multi by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $299 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

2 x 3 Rectangular Area Rug - Violet Ivory Persian Heritage 01 Burgundy by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $99 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

5 x 8 Rectangular Area Rug - Violet Ivory Persian Heritage 01 Burgundy by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $549 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

8 x 10 Rectangular Area Rug - Violet Ivory Persian Heritage 01 Burgundy by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $1069 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

8 Round Area Rug - Violet Ivory Persian Heritage 01 Burgundy by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $979 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

3 x 5 Rectangular Area Rug - Violet Ivory Persian Heritage 01 Burgundy by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $249 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

2 x 3 Rectangular Area Rug - Violet Ivory Persian Heritage 07 Ivory by Momeni Persian Heritage Collection $99 Interpreted from some of the most beautiful rugs in the world, Persian Heritage features a bold color palette and intricate designs reminiscent of antique Persian heirloom rugs. Power-loomed of 100% New Zealand wool, each rug features a hand made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carved designs. It is this attention to detail that makes this collection truly unique.

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Bonded Child Labour & Rug Making, Explained

Bonded Child Labour & Rug Making, Explained

There are some beautifully executed Persian rugs and Oriental rugs made in workshops noted for their skill and expertise, however, at the opposite end of the spectrum bonded child labour is still a big problem in the rug and carpet making industry.

In 2006 the International Labour Organisation announced that there was 28 million fewer child labourers than there was 4 years previous. This article will explain what bonded child labour is and how we can help to bring this statistic down further.

What is Bonded Child Labour?

There are three types of bonded child labour that exist in India, Pakistan and Nepal.

The first is when a child inherits a debt carried by his or her parents.

The second is when a parent uses their child or children as collateral for a loan.

Thirdly a child worker can enter into bondage to their employer by requesting an advance on future wages they expect to earn.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that 218 million children worldwide, from 5 to 17 years old, are engaged in some kind of labour, with 126 million children engaged in the worst forms of child labour. The largest number are employed in the Farming and Agriculture Industry

Are all Oriental Hand knotted Rugs made with Bonded Child Labour?

Not all Rug producing countries have problems with Child labour; in some instances children are positively encouraged to learn the art of rug making and hand knotting from a very early age.

The fundamental difference with this situation is that the children are taught by family members in the home environment.

The beautiful rugs of the Turkomen, Qashgai, lori and numerous other Pastoral nomadic Tribes living in Iran, Iraq, and along the border regions of Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and across to Azerbaijan are fine examples of Traditional Tribal Rug making that does not involve the use of any form of Bonded Labour.

There are some beautifully executed fine Persian rugs and carpets made in workshops noted for their skill and expertise. Inexperienced children could not possibly make these rugs.

India, Pakistan, and Nepal are the countries where bonded child labour is a real problem in the rug making and carpet manufacturing industry.

Organisations such as UNICEF, FREE THE CHILDREN AND OXFAM, to name but a few of the excellent agencies working in these countries, are helping to bring peoples attention to this evil traffic in child suffering. A number of labelling systems have been introduced in these countries to help free these unfortunate children.

Although many Rug sellers ensure they have sound ethical policies relating to Bonded Child Labour, RUGMARK is a dedicated organisation, which has taken the prevention of Bonded Child Labour a step further.

Who are Rugmark?

RugMark is a global, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing a better life for thousands of children working illegally in the rug industry across South Asia.

So far, RugMark has rescued over 3,000 children from working the looms, and prevented thousands more from entering the factories. Those rescued from working are reunited with their families, or taken to live at a RugMark-sponsored rehabilitation centre.

By buying rugs and carpets bearing the RugMark label, you can be sure under-age children working illegally did not make them.

Find out more about Rugmark at http://www.rugmark.org

How can I avoid buying a rug made using Bonded Child Labour?

In some countries the labelling system does not apply, therefore the customer must rely on the integrity of the person selling the rug.

The best way to avoid a rug made with bonded labour is to buy a good quality rug.

The rug producer using cheap, flat looking wool, garish dirty looking colours (dyes) is more likely to use the cheapest labour which is unskilled or inexperienced children to make them.

One of the myths of the rug industry, and a comment we receive time and time again, is that consumers believe that finely knotted rugs are made by children because only they have the little fingers that can tie such tiny knots.

This statement could not be further from the truth. Only a master weaver with years of experience can produce works of art that show symmetry of design, an understanding of harmonizing and balancing colours, even tension across the rug and a pride in the execution of their art.

It won't cost that much more money, if any extra at all, to buy a handmade rug or carpet made by a skilled adult weaver who has taken years to learn their art and is supporting his or her family by earning a descent wage for their labour and skill.

In 2006, the International Labour Organization published ta repor called 'The End of Child Labour: Within Reach'. There was one very special fact noted in this report: "today, there are 28 million fewer child labourers than there were four years ago!" This means that the work you are doing, we are all doing, to stop child labour, is truly creating positive change. But there is still much more to be done.

About the Author

RugStore NE (http://www.rugstorene.co.uk/) offer a large selection of rugs - Persian rugs, Oriental rugs and traditional rugs to name a few types, from all over the world. The North East Rugstore has become one of a small number of Rug Companies who are Retail Partners with RUGMARK, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing a better life for thousands of children working illegally in the rug industry across South Asia.

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