Indian rugs come from the southwest corner of america -- But who makes these native american rugs?

Indian rugs have been made for centuries by the numerous tribes people native to the southwest corner of america. They were first discovered by the Spanish settlers who moved into this part of america more than three hundred years ago. It is rumored these settlers were so amazed at the high quality of the rugs being produced by the native indians, that they pronounced they were even better than the rugs being produced by their own master weavers.

Original indian or native american rugs, such as navajo rugs, were constructed of hand spun and dyed cotton thread. These cotton rugs were then hand woven on a tapestry weave. However, soon after the Spanish introduced domestic sheep to the region the native american weavers began to use wool as the raw material for the production of the thread. Soon wool rugs became the most common type of indian rug being produced, a trend which has continued to this day.

Today, these southwestern rugs are available in a large range of sizes, patterns, and designs. Some portray animals, lightning, feathers, rain or crops, all symbols important to the culture of these american natives, whilst others have an emphasis on geometric lines and shapes. If you are looking for a native indian rug but confused by the huge choice of colors, styles and patterns available online, why not simply select the rug that you like the most.

January 27th, 2005

By: Paul Goodwin
Website: http://www.a-to-z-of-rugs.com

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