The rug industry does not have a long history in Tehran, the capital and most populated city of Iran. Maybe around 150 years ago, few workhouses started weaving a rug in the city. The peak period of Tehran rugs and weaving goes back to the Qajar era, and some of its examples are very exquisite.
Turkmens are Asian nomadic peoples who settled in Central Asia from Samarkand to the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea. They have a minimal semi-nomadic lifestyle and rich culture. This article takes you through the best representatives of Turkmen art: The Turkmen rug. Who Are The Turkmen People? Turkmens have most probably descended from the
Yazd is the true oasis in the heart of the central Iran desert. The streams of Qanats water have served Yazd as vital blood vessels in that hot desert for thousands of years. It has also been a sanctuary for the ancient faith of Iran, Zoroastrianism. The most celebrated sacred fire burns today in the
The Zanjan is a province in the Azerbaijan region, west of Iran. Kurdish and Azeri people inhabit this area and have created many artistic heritages. In this article, we are going to tell you about the exquisite Zanjan rug and the unique feature of them that you won’t see in any other Persian rug. Where
Soul of Your Wool Rugs, Wool is the primary raw material for handmade rugs. The wool rug weavers use wool in the weft, wrap, and knots of their handmade rugs. They also use natural minerals and herbs to produce dyes. In other words, without high-grade wool, there would be no excellent handmade rugs. This article
We know you love your pets, and they love your rugs! Just ask our dog, Palmer! There is no better feeling for your puppy or kitty than laying on a nice area rug. As pet owners know, no matter how well you train your furry friends, pet stain is unavoidable. General Challenges with Pet Stain
Borujerd Rug is one of the oldest permanent urban settlements in Persia, and many settlements on Zagros skirt could claim so. Still, Borujerd has succeeded in maintaining its leading role during the last two millenniums. Today it is the second big city of the Lorestan province after Khorramabad. It lies on the northern borders of
Oriental rugs, like any other unique product, come with their own terminology. Most words involved with Oriental rugs aren’t English. When the dealer speaks about these particular terms, it is reasonable to assume the typical client will not understand what the dealer is saying. Abrash is a particular term thrown around and often misunderstood by
Gabbeh (or Gabba) is a Persian long-piled hand-knotted, with a thick and coarse but loose and flabby quality. Plus, some rugs are a bit shaggy, others somehow Kilim-like at first glance. These are the rugs that nomadic women weave for their own. The western markets found out about Gabbeh rug only in the recent five
Hamadan (where the Hamadan Rug got its name) is one of the leading centers of the Iranian rug industry. If one looks for more economical Persian rugs, Hamadan would be an excellent place to search. That could be true due to many villages, each of which has its reputation. So you can find various qualities.
