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Decorating the Room Using Tibetan Rugs
By May Brindle

For ages the western world has craved anything that belongs to the east and appreciated the exotic beauty of the items made in these countries. Tibetan rugs are no exception and these hand woven rugs are in high demand in the western markets. Artisans make exquisite patterns using techniques that have been passed on from one generation to the other.

Due to the technical advancement a lot of tasks related to the rug making process are now done by machines but finishing touches are generally given using hands. These gorgeous and colorful rugs are a decorators dream and by using these lovely Tibetan rugs they make even the simplest of rooms look attractive. Although these rugs require a lot of care, all the trouble is worthwhile when you get appreciated by everyone for a wonderfully decorated room.

Tibetans use rugs during several day to day tasks such as meditation, wall hanging as well as horse saddling. These rugs are usually made of virgin sheep wool and some of the designs that are available are so beautiful that they are irresistible to the buyers. A Tibetan rug is usually made using natural dyes and these rugs have enough potential to become collector's pieces sometime in the near future.

Traditional, contemporary and classic designs make these rugs a beautiful blend of tradition and modernity. A lot of Americans and English artisans are learning the techniques of creating these beautiful rugs and fine imitations of the Tibetan rugs can also be found these days. So it is very important to make sure whether you are paying the price for an imitation or an original.

A Brief History of Tibetan Rug Industry

The Tibetan rug industry came into being when several Tibetans migrated to Nepal during the political upheaval in the early 1960s. In order to exist in the foreign land these refugees established a small scale cottage industry with the help of the Swiss government. Small and traditional Tibetan rugs were made and sold to the tourists who had begun to show an interest in Nepal as a potential tourist destination. So the creation of these rugs also assisted Nepal tourism at that point of time.

Tibetan rugs and carpets became so popular in the west by 1980s that it became the second largest industry of Nepal. While earlier Germany was the foremost importer of the Tibetan rugs and carpets, American buying houses also started taking an interest in the rugs in those colors and styles that suited the American markets. To this day Europe and America are the foremost markets of these exquisite hand woven rugs.

Author Details:
May Brindle writes for various web sites writing articles about here interest in rugs and especially area rugs.

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