Ahar Rug

Large Size Red-Burgundy Ahar Persian Oriental Area Rug 9x12 Wool Ahar is a small village in north-western Iran, in the region near Tabriz and Gharabagh. Ahar rugs are mainly smaller pieces and runners. The colors used are earth tones, including rust and warm reds, usually in fields of beige. Patterns are generally repeated diamond-shaped medallions in an open field, enclosed within multiple borders.

Arak Rug

Small Size Royal Blue Arak Persian Oriental Area Rug 3x5 Wool Sarough is a large village which is located near Arak in west-central Iran. It is an important and historic center in the region, with a respected, romantic name in carpet weaving. Patterns usually incorporate floral vines, with red and navy as predominant colors, generally carried out in wool of very high quality.

Ardekan Rug

Large Size Red Ardekan Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas flowers, pictorial and hunting scenes are also found. They are mostly in wool, but some have been woven in pure silk. Traditional theme colors are reds and blues, but more recently Kashans have been woven in paler beiges, with greyish-blue and olive-green tones, for the international market.

Bakhshaish Rug

Large Size Red-Burgundy Bakhshaish Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool Heriz is a small town with a grand reputation. It is located in north-western Iran, south of Tabriz in the province of Azerbaijan. The tribal Heriz is a thicker, heavier carpet, renowned for its earth tones and geometric patterns. While no two carpets are identical, they tend to have an attractive similarity. Most have a large squarish medallion in black or navy set in a lighter field, with the main colors of the rug in shades of rust red, with beige, navy, brown or black details. Sizes are usually large in these rugs, smaller sizes being rare for this group.

Bakhtiari Rug

Medium Size Red-Rust Bakhtiari Persian Oriental Area Rug 6x9 Wool Bakhtiari people are a noble, ancient tribe surviving in the Chahar Mahal region of south-central Iran. Primitive Bakhtiari rugs frequently have a checkerboard or garden pattern decorated with trees-of-life, birds, flowers and animals, sometimes realistic, sometimes abstract. Generally these are woven with a Turkish knot. But some very beautiful floral patterns are still produced in the principal town of Shahr Kurd with the Persian knot, showing long, exaggerated medallions reminiscent of an earlier Isfahan style. Color schemes include many shades of brown, rust, yellow ochre, bottle green, beige, dark blue and red.

Gharadjeh Rug

Small Size Light Rust Gharadjeh Persian Oriental Area Rug 2x3 Wool The Gharadjehs are hand-woven rugs made by Turkish nomads living in the mountains and valleys between Tabriz and the Caspian Sea, in north-eastern Iran. These tribes-people incorporate quality wool, long lasting durability, and gentle earth tone colors to produce these exquisite floor pieces. The patterns are mainly geometric with small, interesting key medallions, and small plants or animals in occasional cases. Gharadjeh rugs are very tough, and usually they weave small rugs, and runners up to 12 feet or more in length. When bigger rugs are made in these regions, they are usually given other names such as Heriz, or Goravan.

Golpayegan Rug

Large Size Light Rust Golpayegan Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool Sarough is a large village which is located near Arak in west-central Iran. It is an important and historic center in the region, with a respected, romantic name in carpet weaving. Patterns usually incorporate floral vines, with red and navy as predominant colors, generally carried out in wool of very high quality.

Goravan Rug

Runner Taupe Goravan Persian Oriental Area Rug 14 ft. runner Handspun Wool Heriz is a small town with a grand reputation. It is located in north-western Iran, south of Tabriz in the province of Azerbaijan. The tribal Heriz is a thicker, heavier carpet, renowned for its earth tones and geometric patterns. While no two carpets are identical, they tend to have an attractive similarity. Most have a large squarish medallion in black or navy set in a lighter field, with the main colors of the rug in shades of rust red, with beige, navy, brown or black details. Sizes are usually large in these rugs, smaller sizes being rare for this group.

Hamadan Rug

Large Size Black Hamadan Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool Situated in west-central Iran, Hamadan is perhaps one of the largest centers for the trade of tribal rugs. The patterns in Hamadans vary from primitive geometrics to floral or overall Herati designs. Colors can also vary widely, from red, green and blue, to beige, rust, yellow and salmon.

Hashtrood Rug

Medium Size Grey Hashtrood Persian Oriental Area Rug 4x6 No Pile Hashtrood is a small village in western Iranƒ?Ts mountainous Gilan province, with limited output. Hashtroods usually have geometric styles. These are usually made in long runner sizes. The colors in a Hashtrood rug may be any combination of salmon, pale blue and navy blue. Reds are very rarely seen in Hashtrood rugs.

Heriz Rug

Runner Blue-Navy Heriz Persian Oriental Area Rug 10 ft. runner Wool Heriz is a small town with a grand reputation. It is located in north-western Iran, south of Tabriz in the province of Azerbaijan. The tribal Heriz is a thicker, heavier carpet, renowned for its earth tones and geometric patterns. While no two carpets are identical, they tend to have an attractive similarity. Most have a large squarish medallion in black or navy set in a lighter field, with the main colors of the rug in shades of rust red, with beige, navy, brown or black details. Sizes are usually large in these rugs, smaller sizes being rare for this group.

Josheghan Rug

Large Size Grey Josheghan Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool Josheghan, also known as Maymeh, is a small village north of Isfahan in Central Iran. They usually have a main diamond medallion, embedded within another medallion, embedded within another one and so on for few times. The main color is usually a rich burgundy accented with many blues, green and ivories.

Kashan Rug

Large Size Blue-Navy Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas flowers, pictorial and hunting scenes are also found. They are mostly in wool, but some have been woven in pure silk. Traditional theme colors are reds and blues, but more recently Kashans have been woven in paler beiges, with greyish-blue and olive-green tones, for the international market.

Kashmar Rug

Large Size Beige Kashmar Persian Oriental Area Rug 8x13 Wool The Kashmar is a relatively rare carpet produced by master weavers in the province of Khorassan, in north-eastern Iran. The small city of Kashmar is very old, responsible for producing exquisite carpets for centuries. Kashmars are easily distinguishable because of their unique designs and their large size. The patterns are usually historic tableaux telling the story of a significant event in Persian history. Frequently there are views of the ancient ruins and sculpture of Persepolis, the kings Darius and Xerxes, and birds and animals from the Rubayat of Omar Khayam. There are also Kashmar carpets which resemble the classic Kashan, with central medallion and spandrels.

Kerman Rug

Large Size Blue-Navy Kerman Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool From the city of that name in southern Persia, the incredible Kerman carpet is a soft treasure, and among the most beautiful designs woven. The traditional motif has the main border and central medallion in an intricately-detailed, ornate architectural or floral theme in the palest pastels with white-and-gold trim. This typically contrasts with an open field of a rich solid cranberry red, navy blue or other strong colors. Others patterns include the finer Lavar style with garden, tree-of-life, vase and all-over mille fleur designs, or the many pictorials which tell the story of a significant figure or event in history. Silk is almost never used.

Koliai Rug

Large Size Brown Koliai Persian Oriental Area Rug 8x13 Wool Koliais are tribal rugs made by nomadic Kurdish people of western Iran. They show bright and lively colors, usually with a large central medallion in hexagonal Herati diamond design and beveled spandrels. Their products were not originally made to be sold, but intended as practical dowry articles such as floor coverings, blankets, storage bags, saddle blankets, or as insurance against future hard times. Many Koliai carpets are runners of great length, 20 to 40 feet being common.

Lylyan Rug

Medium Size Cranberry Lylyan Persian Oriental Area Rug 5x8 Wool Lylyan rugs are tribal rugs made by nomadic Kurdish people of the province of Markad, in western Iran. These people are descendants of the Kurds, and their weaving styles and designs are incredibly similar. With bright and lively colors, Lori carpets often have traditional floral patterns, but geometric ones are also seen. These rugs were not originally made to be sold, but meant as dowry items of practical value such as floor coverings, blankets, storage bags, saddle blankets, and as family insurance against future hard times.

Mahal Rug

Large Size Brown Mahal Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool Sarough is a large village which is located near Arak in west-central Iran. It is an important and historic center in the region, with a respected, romantic name in carpet weaving. Patterns usually incorporate floral vines, with red and navy as predominant colors, generally carried out in wool of very high quality.

Malayer Rug

Small Size Dodger Blue Malayer Persian Oriental Area Rug 3x5 Handspun Wool Malayer rugs are authentic hand-woven rugs, made by semi-nomadic people living in the district near Arak in north-western Iran. Obvious traces of Kurdish origins are seen in these tribals, with the central field of the rug having an intricately patterned medallion in shades of red. Geometric patterns can also be found in these rugs, and many other colors besides red sometimes appear.

Mashad Rug

Large Size Pink Mashad Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool Located in north-eastern Iran, Mashad is the capital of Khorassan province and an important center of the carpet weaving industry. It is also considered the most holy city of Iran, because it houses the shrine of Imam Reza who is very dear to Muslims around the world. Mashad carpets have elegant medallions on floral fields, with color schemes of red or blue. They sometimes copy classic Kashan patterns, and sometimes all-over Herati details which may be marketed as Khorassan.

Maymeh Rug

Large Size Red-Burgundy Maymeh Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool Maymeh rugs are hand-woven tribals, made in the areas around Isfahan in central Iran. The town of Maymeh is very ancient and is sometimes referred to as Joshegan. Finer pieces from this area are referred to as Joshegan and medium quality rugs are referred to as Maymeh. The designs are similar to Qashqai and other geometric tribal rugs. They usually have a series of diamond medallions, and the main colors range from rich burgundy accented with black, blue, green and many tones of ivory. The quality is one of the highest among tribal rugs, as it is very densely knotted.

Mehriban Rug

Large Size Red-Burgundy Mehriban Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool Heriz is a small town with a grand reputation. It is located in north-western Iran, south of Tabriz in the province of Azerbaijan. The tribal Heriz is a thicker, heavier carpet, renowned for its earth tones and geometric patterns. While no two carpets are identical, they tend to have an attractive similarity. Most have a large squarish medallion in black or navy set in a lighter field, with the main colors of the rug in shades of rust red, with beige, navy, brown or black details. Sizes are usually large in these rugs, smaller sizes being rare for this group.

Mood Rug

Large Size Red Mood Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool Mood is the name given to a rare and very fine collection of handmade carpets that are produced in Mashad, the capital of the province of Khorassan in north-eastern Iran. Moods are generally cut with a fairly thick pile, with an intricate all-over boteh, or Herati, pattern in shades of beiges, browns, blues and reds.

Mougal Rug

Large Size Brown Mougal Persian Oriental Area Rug 9x12 Wool

Nahavand Rug

Medium Size Red Nahavand Persian Oriental Area Rug 5x7 Wool Nahavand is a tribal rug woven in the village of Nahavand, north of the town of Hamedan in north-western Iran. Most of the Nahavands made are about 5 feet by 8 feet, because the semi nomadic weavers use simple horizontal floor-looms. They feature floral spray designs and geometric patterns, often in bright orange with royal blue details, rust or a reddish salmon. The fame of the Nahavand is due to the lustrous quality of the wool used to weave it. The thick soft pile always shines under a light.

Noor Rug

Large Size Blue Noor Persian Oriental Area Rug 8x10 Wool

Roodbar Rug

Runner Blue Roodbar Persian Oriental Area Rug 14 ft. runner Wool Roodbar is a small village in northern Iran. Roodbar rugs are usually made in longer runner sizes. They have the common Herati pattern, which consists of small fish elements throughout the field, and a diamond central medallion. The field color is most often red or rust, and other colors include beige and navy blue.

Sabzevar Rug

Large Size Red Sabzevar Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool Sabzevar is a town located on the north-western part of the province of Khorassan, in north-eastern Iran. Sabzevar rugs have curvature in their patterns. The main characteristic of Sabzevar rugs is the rounded medallion that makes is distinct from other rugs in this region. Color schemes mainly include blues of different shades, and burgundy or red.

Sanandaj Rug

Medium Size Blue-Navy Sanandaj Persian Oriental Area Rug 5x8 Handspun Wool Sometimes referred to as Senneh, Sanandaj is a small town in Kurdistan, western Iran. Sanandaj rugs are among the best in quality in tribal Kurdish Rugs. The patterns of these are almost always geometric but sometimes bears great resemblance to the Bidjar. Older rugs of this type are extremely valuable and durable.

Sarab Rug

Runner Sand Sarab Persian Oriental Area Rug 10 ft. runner Wool Sarab is a small village in Azerbaijan in north-western Iran. The surrounding region is inhabited mainly by semi-nomadic tribes, mainly of Shahsavan and Turco-Persian descent. Sarab rugs and carpets usually have geometric structure patterns with simple motifs throughout. Runners and smaller sizes are usually made.

Sarough Rug

Small Size Peach Sarough Persian Oriental Area Rug 2x3 Wool Sarough is a large village which is located near Arak in west-central Iran. It is an important and historic center in the region, with a respected, romantic name in carpet weaving. Patterns usually incorporate floral vines, with red and navy as predominant colors, generally carried out in wool of very high quality.

Saveh Rug

Small Size Cranberry Saveh Persian Oriental Area Rug 3x5 Wool Saveh is a small town located in north-western Iran and is one of the places that the Shahsavan tribes reside and market their rugs. Saveh rugs always have geometric patterns with a burgundy diamond central medallion extending from top to bottom, placed in a lighter beige field. Sizes are usually smaller and long runners.

Semnan Rug

Large Size Red Semnan Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool Semnan is a small town sitting on the southern foothills of the Alborz mountain range. Semnan rugs usually have geometric patterns, but older Semnanƒ?Ts have more elegant curvilinear or floral designs. Commercial Semnan rugs usually use dark burgundy, dark navy blue, and hints of beige.

Shahrbabak Rug

Small Size Sand ShahrBabak Persian Oriental Area Rug 3x5 Wool

Sharbian Rug

Large Size Red Sharbian Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool Heriz is a small town with a grand reputation. It is located in north-western Iran, south of Tabriz in the province of Azerbaijan. The tribal Heriz is a thicker, heavier carpet, renowned for its earth tones and geometric patterns. While no two carpets are identical, they tend to have an attractive similarity. Most have a large squarish medallion in black or navy set in a lighter field, with the main colors of the rug in shades of rust red, with beige, navy, brown or black details. Sizes are usually large in these rugs, smaller sizes being rare for this group.

Shiraz Rug

Medium Size Sand Shiraz Persian Oriental Area Rug 5x7 Handspun Wool Shiraz is an ancient city in central Iran which produces a very warm and comfortable series of rugs. The designs are very simple and geometric, yet the design themes seem more sophisticated than primitive. Along with geometric motifs, often featuring huge diamond-shaped medallions, small animals or plants can also be seen in parts of the field. Colors include brown, rust, beige, with navy or black outlines.

Sirjan Rug

Medium Size Black Sirjan Persian Oriental Area Rug 5x8 Wool The village of Sirjan is located in the province of Fars, in southern Iran. Patterns are very geometric, usually consisting of a line of simple diamond shaped medallions, repeated vertically in the center of the carpet. Along with the geometric motifs, small animals or plants are frequently seen in parts of these rugs. The tribes producing carpets around Sirjan are mostly of Afshari descent. Color schemes include, reds, burgundy, navy blue, and beige.

Surya Adana Rug

Large Size Pink Surya-Adana Persian Oriental Area Rug 8x8 Wool Adana Collection features designs originated in the Turkish villages during the 16th and 17th Century. Hand-knotted in India, this Indo-Turkish collection was thoughtfully assembled to create the impression of that era using the same symmetrical knots as used in the original Turkish rugs. Indo-Turkish rugs feature geometric, tribal, and cultural motifs of the region. The wool used is semi-worsted imported from New Zealand and the yarn is chrome dyed in India so colors are true and fast. Special hand-washing and finishing adds a distinctive radiance to this collection. Herbal washed appearance Fresh colors to match todayƒ?Ts style Hand-knotted in India 100% Semi-worsted New Zealand Wool Pile

Surya Avalon Rug

Small Size Beige Surya-Avalon Persian Oriental Area Rug 2x3 Wool Inspired by timeless classics and destined to be heirlooms, this Aubusson collection features a classic French design that has been passed on for countless generations. Using the finest wool, these rugs are hand-knotted in India with finest craftsmanship. Hand-carving is then added to enhance the details of these joyous designs. Impeccable hand-carved details Large size varieties Hand-knotted in India 100% Wool pile

Surya Babylon Rug

Large Size Gold Surya-Babylon Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool Babylon Collection features traditional Persian designs from 7th Century. Hand-knotted in India, this collection was thoughtfully assembled to create the impression of that era using the same weaving technique as used in the original Persian rugs. The wool used is semi-worsted imported from New Zealand and the yarn is chrome dyed in India so colors are true and fast. Special hand-washing and finishing adds a distinctive radiance to this collection. Intricate and dense knotting style Fresh colors to match todayƒ?Ts decor Hand-knotted in India 100% Semi-worsted New Zealand Wool Pile

Tabriz Rug

Large Size Blue Tabriz Persian Oriental Area Rug 9x12 Wool Heriz is a small town with a grand reputation. It is located in north-western Iran, south of Tabriz in the province of Azerbaijan. The tribal Heriz is a thicker, heavier carpet, renowned for its earth tones and geometric patterns. While no two carpets are identical, they tend to have an attractive similarity. Most have a large squarish medallion in black or navy set in a lighter field, with the main colors of the rug in shades of rust red, with beige, navy, brown or black details. Sizes are usually large in these rugs, smaller sizes being rare for this group.

Touserkan Rug

Small Size Black Touserkan Persian Oriental Area Rug 2x3 Wool Situated in west-central Iran, Hamadan is perhaps one of the largest centers for the trade of tribal rugs. The patterns in Hamadans vary from primitive geometrics to floral or overall Herati designs. Colors can also vary widely, from red, green and blue, to beige, rust, yellow and salmon.

Wiss Rug

Small Size Dark Salmon Wiss Persian Oriental Area Rug 3x5 Wool Wiss is a small town near the city of Hamadan. The Wiss rug has a very distinct pattern. This includes a bold hexagonal central medallion, with two smaller diamond shape sub-medallions to the top and bottom. These are placed in open field of a solid color, most often red. And navy is used to create the borders with hints of beige throughout.

Yalameh Rug

Small Size Med Blue Yalameh Persian Oriental Area Rug 3x5 Handspun Wool Shiraz is an ancient city in central Iran which produces a very warm and comfortable series of rugs. The designs are very simple and geometric, yet the design themes seem more sophisticated than primitive. Along with geometric motifs, often featuring huge diamond-shaped medallions, small animals or plants can also be seen in parts of the field. Colors include brown, rust, beige, with navy or black outlines.

Yazd Rug

Large Size Red Yazd Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool The city Yazd is located in central Iran, half way between Kashan, and Kerman. Yazd rugs usually have a single floral medallion in the center. In design, these are very similar to the rugs of Kashan. The two are often indistinguishable. These rugs are usually multicolored, meaning they have more than twenty colors, but they include mostly red, navy blue, and beige.

Persian Rugs and Carpets

Persian carpets and rugs have always been and still are an intrinsic part of Iranian culture and its people's daily lives. Indeed, carpets and rugs are in many cases the most valued possessions, and they are an integral part of an Iranian home. Thus, it is not surprising that current production levels throughout Iran equal those reached prior to the Islamic Revolution of 1979. In fact, rugs are now even produced in areas where weaving was heretofore not practiced.

To look at a Persian carpet is to gaze into a world of artistic magnificence nurtured for more then 2,500 years. The Iranians were among the first carpet weaver of the ancient civilizations and, through centuries of creativity and ingenuity building upon the talents of the past, achieved a unique degree of excellence.

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