Armenia: Made using natural dyes. At the end of the soviet era, rug weaving became idle in Armenia. Recently, however, the rug industry of the Republic of Armenia is experiencing a renaissance. Rug weaving in Armenia dates back thousands of years and has been passed down from generation to generation. Most the natural dyes are derived from flowers, roots and plants of the Armenian Highlands. This highly decorative Mahal is an exquisite reproduction of antique Persian Carpets. This timeless Armenian rug is sure to become tomorrow's antique.