RichardRothstein.com Oriental Rugs Part I

Highlights of the production of our museum-quality Oriental rugs, Persian rugs, and Caucasian rugs -- including custom Oriental rugs from Richard Rothstein & Co. -- www.RichardRothstein.com

Scenes include weaving, dyeing (all-natural dyes), following of the cartoon (rug plot/graph), setting up of the loom, running of warps and wefts, washing, finishing of the fringe, and interviews with the weavers.

Among the rugs shown are Kazak rugs, Shirvan rugs, Kuba rugs, Karabagh rugs, prayer rugs, Serapi rugs, and Tabriz rugs.

As is the case with all Richard Rothstein & Co. Oriental rugs, the rugs are entirely handmade and hand woven by our master weavers -- all of whom are adult women who learned the art of weaving from their sisters, mothers, and grandmothers.

They are all highly skilled artisans who earn more than their local teacher or policeman.

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[maadrezin]

Wonderful video. It's amazing how fast these weaver's hands move. The rugs are exquisite. I never realized that so many weavers can work on a loom at one time.

[susanrubendall]

This is a marvelous video, but it makes me feel like a lazy oaf considering how often I stop weaving or spinning for a cup of coffee or to stretch or chat. These women know how to work hard and enjoy their work. Their speed is amazing, and their pleasure in collaborating on a rug makes an individualist pause to consider whether there is a better, more satisfying way to work.

[MollyPocketQueen]

I hope these women get paid a TON! That is real art and real dedication. Simply Impressive and admiring :)

[painDESIREhope]

HERE IS AZERBAIJAN

[BodModxCORE]

I wonder if this video has taken by high speed camera

[lawrencelugar7777]

Persion rugs are gorgeous.

Deep, luscious, and mysterious.

[bentleius]

really makes me want to dash out and get one of these rugs this instant. Super work, ladies!

[pavinpavin]

Thanks for the video, Richard. Love your rugs - they look gorgeous both in our upstate rustic cabin and our classic-modern NYC apt. They are beautiful. Can't wait to get more.

[1228eddiebrennan]

I purchased several of these rugs from Richard Rothstein and I'm planning to get some more. They look awesome on the floors and as wall hangings, especially in our bedroom and library/dining room. What the video can't show is how wonderful they feel to my bare feet in the morning. I honestly can't imagine my house without them.

[maidensweaver]

Thanks. This is a tremendous improvement over the great slideshow you used to have. Wonderful and inspiring.