Karastan Wool Rugs - Keeping Oriental Rug History Alive

The history of the Oriental rug is one that covers a wide variety of concepts including religion, custom and history. Many believe that the first use of the Oriental rug was specifically for silk wall hangings in places of worship. Delicate tints and dainty textures adorned the religious domains of the Orient and Eastern civilizations and somewhere along the line, the custom expanded to bringing this creativity to the floor space.

Although the trend of the Oriental rug has spread across the western hemisphere, it is surprising that the ancient patterns and prints have never been negotiated, even by simulation of industrialists. This respected traditionalism goes to prove that ancient culture cannot be removed from the minds of ancestors and some things are just better left alone.

There has only been one company that has ever been able to master the look and feel of the original Oriental rug. Perhaps they understand the ancient perception and the awareness of antique Oriental rug collectors or maybe because they want to present a durable, replica of the world's finest work of art. Whatever the reasons, Kartisan has been creating the closest thing to a hand stitched Oriental enchantment since 1926 when their method and processes were patented and perfected.

To this day, members of the Kartisan team regularly visit areas of Iran, Persia, India and other eastern countries where the best handmade Oriental rugs are perfected and exported to places all over the world. New designs, better methods of coloring and knotting is always continuing in these countries to improve their already flawless product.

Starting with the finest New Zealand wool that produces the cleanest and whitest wool on the market today, Karastan then uses a patented weaving process to create different patterns and textures on an interlocking grid-like backing. The finished look can fool the most professional in determining whether or not it is hand woven. But the simulation does not stop there.

A three step finishing process for the karastan wool rugs continues with an Antique Wash, Lustre Wash and Tea Finish to leave their end product not only appearing just like an Antique Oriental rug but also the feel and texture of an eastern handmade beauty. Wear has been proven time and time again but none other like the demonstration at the World's Fair in Chicago when millions of people were invited to walk on a Karastan, without damaging the fibers or finish.

Today, Karastan is a name that you can trust in purchasing the most eloquent in simulated Oriental rugs with a plus side of durability and longevity. Customers ask for it by name because of its eighty year reputation of unsurpassed quality. Very difficult to find a used Karastan, there are deals out there but few and far between. The cost for a room sized area rug 8 X 10 or 10 X 12 will run into thousands of dollars but the beauty of this specialty rug will last for decades.

Bring a piece of ancient Egypt, Persia, Turkey, India or countless other regions into your home to experience the history and artful presence of our world that will become as much a part of your house as you are.