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Attributes Size | Color | Layout | Pattern | Style | Make | Pile | Weave | Foundation | Knot | Category | Age | Condition
History Famous Rugs | Significant Periods
Geography & People Turkomans | Baluchis
Tools Vertical Loom | Horizontal Loom | Design Plate | Knife | Scissors | Spindle | Hook | Comb
Glossary
Rug Resources Books | Museums | Magazine | Trade Shows | Interior Designers | Importers | Associations | Retailers

Events, people, places, and rugs that have had a significant influence on the art of rug weaving and our understanding of this art are discussed in the history section.

This section is divided into the two subsections of famous rugs and significant periods.

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Amir Amidi's intense passion for hand-woven rugs began at an early age, purchasing his very first piece at the age of seven. After accumulating one of the finest and most unique rug collections worldwide, Mr. Amidi moved to downtown Palo Alto, California, launching Medallion Rug Gallery in 1978 with the goal of educating local communities about one of the most exquisite art forms in the world.

Today, Medallion Rug Gallery and Erug.com represent the history, present, and future of high quality handmade rugs. With elegant showrooms housing one of the world's largest collections of hand-woven rugs, Medallion Rug Gallery has become the trusted resource for today's rug enthusiasts. Erug.com, Medallion Rug Gallery's online store, brings to individuals, interior designers, and collectors located throughout the world, 24-hour access to this outstanding inventory.

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Learn About Handmade Rugs

Learn About Rugs is an educational section about handmade rugs of the world. We have uniquely divided this section into six subsections of Attributes, History, Geography & People, Tools, Glossary, and Rug Resources. We have also developed a Pricing Guide which helps in understanding how handmade rugs are priced. Learn About Rugs has been designed for:

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Area rugs and carpets are a beautiful contribution to any room in your home. They are often the first thing that catches the eye as someone walks into a room. Because of that it makes sense to select and choose the right area rug or oriental carpet for each room of your home.

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