The art of carpet-backing probably developed in the steppes of Central Asia several thousand years ago. Nomadic tribes needed something that could protect them against harsh winter weather, something that was more manageable than mutton leather covers. At the same time, they created ornaments for their own curtains. The materials used for warp, weft and fleece were obtained from the wool of flocks of sheep and goats. The frames, in their simplest form, were composed of two wooden bars (subbi) fixed to the ground between which the warp was stretched. These horizontal frames, used by nomads even today, have the advantage of being able to be folded easily and transferred to the next field. The motif of these early carpets was almost always composed of geometric shapes or stylized figures. Latest arrivals
