Oriental Rugs and Oriental, North Carolina
What do oriental rugs and Oriental, North Carolina have in common, besides the name? Many things. We will simply look at one today. Oriental, NC is noted as the Sailing capital of North Carolina. I know you may be thinking, “and your point is?” Oriental rugs were first exported by sailing vessels to the Americas. Many of the sailing ships used to transport goods during this time period were not, as you might say, luxurious. But, many of the sail boats that port in Oriental, NC are very luxurious and are graced with multiple oriental rugs to adorn their quarters. Unlike traditional carpet, oriental rugs are easily cleaned off of the boat, or set out in the sun to dry after a little unwanted seawater made its way inside during that last little squall. Convenience and beauty are two of the many great reasons for decorating your sailing vessel with oriental rugs.
