A real oriental rug is a handmade, knotted with pile or woven carpet. They typically come from China, Vietnam, Turkey and Iran. They are fabricated by people from many cultures, racial and religious groups. They are categorized by origin such as Arabian rugs, Chinese rugs, Tibetan rugs, Indian rugs, etc..
Finer specimens of these rugs can become quite valuable and are often handed down over generations. The Ardabil oriental rug is believed to be one of the most famous rugs in the world.
