The East played an important in demand for carpets in the western world. A demand that has over centuries has shaped and moulded the production of carpets including the methods, design, style and size of our carpets. This eBook gives a glimpse into the eastern carpet and its effect on the western world.

Eastern carpet production and trading networks to the west played an important role creating demand for carpets from the east. The beauty and sophistication of the Eastern carpet with the uniqueness of the colours that time has on the colours which affects the blend, whether large or small, is appreciated throughout the Western world today and will no doubt remain so in centuries to come. Antique Eastern rugs fetch vast sums of money at auction and prices have remained strong therefore buying an genuine eastern carpet for the home today may be costly but over time is likely to increase in value if looked after.