Rugs have been made since 3000 BC. They have played a great role in history. There are many stories about rugs in the ancient world.Carpets have had a magical appeal since Scheherazade first told the story of Aladdin and his flying carpet. For thousands of years, Oriental carpets have inspired literature, art and music. Since its inception by the nomads in Turkey and Mongolia, rug making has developed into an art-form that has survived centuries of political and religious upheaval. The traditional art of rug making is a common thread that ties many different cultures together.