You might find many areas named Saraband in the Persian-speaking countries of Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. The one we are going to talk about is the rural area in Zagros Mountain between Arak and Borujerd. Romanized as Serabend, the name is a term for a type of design with repeated Boteh motifs of this area.
South of Alvand Mountain, a point of junction between the Zagros folds and the central Iranian plateau, lies the town of Tuyserkan. (Which is also Romanized as Tuisarkan). It is the fourth significant urban settlement in the Hamadan province. Tuyserkan has a reputation for its rich and deep soil, perfect for planting walnut trees, and
White Mountains of Vafs, home to various Iranian tribes, stand tall between Hamadan and Markazi provinces in Iran (Persia). Vafs area is attributed to the Tat people, Lurs, and some Turkic tribes, amongst which Bozchalu and its famous Bozchalu rug are well remembered. Bozchalu is an old Turkic clan. Hulagu Khan (reign: 1256-1265) settled once
From the beginning of recorded history, Kerman has been mentioned under the name of Aratta by Sumerians. They described Aratta as a wealthy land full of precious stones and great artisans that are hard to reach. A land by the name of Inanna comes from the goddess of love, desire, and beauty. This article tells
Tabriz is an ancient city on the slope of the Sahand Mountain, East Azerbaijan province, Iran. It is the biggest city in western Iran, with a population of over 1.73 million. Tabriz was the World Rug Weaving City by the World Crafts Council in October 2015. This article will introduce you to the rich history
The Bakhtiari are an Iranian tribe, a subgroup of the Lor people. Actually, there is no ethnic difference between Bakhtiaris and other Lors. This naming dates back to the Safavid era. Because they showed courage in wars between Iran and the Ottomans and their role in defeating the Portuguese occupiers, the Safavi King called them
Bijar [or Bidjar] is a city and capital of Bijar county, Kurdistan Province, Iran. With an elevation of 1,940 meters, this city is the roof of Iran and world-renowned for its elegant and artistic Bijar rug. This article introduces this elegant type of Persian rug. In addition, it includes a short brief of the region
Baluch (or Baloch) people speak a language belonging to western Iranian languages, sister to Kurdish. However, they live alongside the south-eastern natural borders of the Iranian plateau. They most likely descended from ancient nomads whose great migration eastward occurred during Sassanid emperors’ rule. This article will tell you about the history behind the Baluch rug
The name of Kashmar recalls images of grapes and raisins, pomegranates, and saffron. It is an ancient town in the middle of the Khorasan region in the northeast of Iran. In addition to delicious souvenirs, Kashmar is also well-known for its exquisite Oriental rugs. This article will give you a brief insight into the delightful
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