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Mahal Rugs

One of the most important centers of weaving in Iran is the province of Markazi, and specifically the region of Sultanabad-e-Qadim or present-day Arak. The Arak carpet weaving school is a vast system, with each area having numerous villages that have their own unique...

Sarouk or Sarough Rug

Sarough is a small town located in the northern city of Arak. It is located 45 km from the city and is situated in a mountainous region with a cold and dry climate. The people in Sarough are mainly engaged in livestock and agriculture. The town has a long history of...

Kashan Rug

The Kashan handwoven rug can be considered one of the finest examples of hand-woven carpets in Iran and the world. As Kashan is recognized as the world's largest center for machine-made rug exports, with 70% of Iran's machine-made rug exports, it's possible that many...

Joshaghan Rugs

Joshaghan, whose original name was Kushkan, is located 100 kilometers northwest of Isfahan and 130 kilometers south of Kashan. The city is located in the Vorgān mountain range, which is an area with a pleasant climate and is also known as the Joshaghan carpet. Some...

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Nahavand Persian Rugs

Nahavand Carpet Texture The texture of carpets in this region is mainly flat weave and sometimes semi-pile, and the knots used in their texture are both Turkish and Persian. (Types of carpet knots). In terms of the height of the fibers used in the texture of carpets...

Moud Rugs

It can be said that among the main features of the hand-woven Moud rug, its strength and special feature have been in its coloration. In the past, only natural plant-based dyes were used in the carpets of this village. However, the weavers of this region would even...

Mahal Rugs

One of the most important centers of weaving in Iran is the province of Markazi, and specifically the region of Sultanabad-e-Qadim or present-day Arak. The Arak carpet weaving school is a vast system, with each area having numerous villages that have their own unique...