These
examples of increasingly rare rugs are sought
after around the world, being irreplaceable: thus
their higher cost relative to newly-woven rugs.
These are truly Investments in Excellence to be
treasured through the generations. Oriental carpet
weaving has always been an industry directly reflecting
the cultures and histories of their weavers. Social
and economic changes in a region or whole country
often completely alter the complexion of the social
fabric resulting in the disappearance of traditions
and ethnic makeup of weaving peoples, and their
woven art.
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