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All About Carpets - the CarpetVista Encyclopedia
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History 
The art of making carpets was probably developed on the plains of Central Asia...
 
 

Styles & origin 
What a handmade carpet looks like depends on where and by whom it is made...
 

Categories 
Oriental carpets are divided into three categories; nomad-, village and workshop...
 
 

Manufacturing 
Manufacturing a handmade carpet is a long and demanding process...
 

Your carpet purchase 
Few purchases, such as an oriental carpet, can create that cosy atmosphere in your...
 

Carpet maintenance 
To maintain a handmade carpet in the best way is important for its beauty and lifetime...
 

Glossary 
This section gives an explanation to the different words and expressions...