Malayer lies on the Alvand Mountain margin, a junction point between the Zagros folds and the central Iranian plateau. It is a historical city in Hamadan Province and the second largest urban settlement after Hamadan (Ecbatana). Malayer is also famous for its high-quality grapes, walnuts, cultural monuments, and above all, the Maleyer rug! Alvand’s rich
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
Mahi [fish in pond, Mahi darham (twisted fishes), or Herati] represents various Persian rug patterns. These patterns come from the city of Herat (nowadays in Afghanistan) and have spread westwards across Persia, Anatolia, and Caucasia. It had many interpretations applied to different types of design in these regions. Also, this applies to both rectilinear and
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
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
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Female Rug Artists, “How is it made?” we might ask when diving deep into the objects we see every day. Most of the time, the object is a mass-produced product with a distinct label on it. Then, you are one Google search away from finding out all the details about it. But it’s quite different
What Makes a Handmade Rug, Handmade rugs are highly demanded in the home design industry. The rug is the missing puzzle of your room, binding all the decor items together by a rich, conceptual, and eye-catching pattern. Aside from giving an appealing look to the room, they give a distinct character to your home with
