| These days, there are many types of rugs that | | | | the centers of making rugs in the western world |
| are available in the market. But do you know | | | | back then. But during the later years, England rose |
| where it actually came from? Area rugs are | | | | to become one of the famous makers of |
| generally divided into two main classifications: the | | | | amazing area rugs. Soon, carpets were made by |
| Western and the Asian. It was found out that | | | | the use of machines. However, these were not |
| Western Area Rugs originated in Spain during the | | | | as beautiful as those which where woven by |
| 13th century. These were woven intricately by | | | | hand. Plus, the machine-made carpets were |
| those from the Islamic nations and were then | | | | inexpensive compared to those which were hand |
| imported. | | | | woven. Area rugs were said to have been made |
| It was not until the 17th century that France | | | | in Egypt during the ancient times. Most of these |
| became the popular maker of area rugs in Europe. | | | | rugs were flat and were used in praying |
| The cities of Aubusson and Savonnerie became | | | | chambers and not for decoration. |