08/31/2022
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What is the history of carpets?
The art of making carpets was probably developed on the plains of Central Asia several thousand years ago. The nomad tribes needed some protection from the cold winters and something more easily handled, transportable and functional than the sheepskin coverings. At the same time they were also making decorations for their tents.
The evolution of carpeting has been affected by social, economical and fashion pressures. Developments in man-made fibres, loom widths and machine efficiencies brought carpets within reach of the mass market. Fashions for seamless square and then seamless close-cover carpet helped introduce wider lo...