Arabian Carpet (Arabic:سجاد, Sijjad), are carpets made in the Arab world using traditional Arab carpet making techniques or made in the style of traditionoiil Arabian carpets.
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of Arabian carpets dating back to the 7th century BCE have been excavated in Ma'rib. [1] 'Rihal' is a type of pre-Islamic carpet that was made in al-Hirah, an ancient city that was the capital of Lakhmids. [2]
Sheep's wool is the most common material used in the making of traditional Arabian carpets. Other materials, such as cotton, camel hair, goat hair, and flax have been used to make these carpets. Silk is likely to be used in the center of larger carpets.
Aladdin's magic carpet is an Arabian rug that is featured prominently in Arab culture.