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Sirjan Rugs

The Sirjan region is one of the richest regions in terms of ethnic diversity, including Turks, Kurds, Lurs, Arabs, Persians, and others who have migrated to or from this area for various reasons over successive periods. Ethnic diversity is a potential characteristic...

Najafabad rugs

Najafabad rugs, also known as Najaf-Abad rugs, have their origin in the city of Najafabad located near Isfahan in central Iran. This region is famous for its agricultural produce, especially pomegranates, and is also a renowned center for area rug weaving. The style...

Borujerd Rugs

Boroujerd is a district located in the western part of Iran in the province of Lorestan, where the famous Lori tribal rugs are woven. However, Boroujerd rugs have a striking resemblance not to Lori rugs, but to the rugs of Malayer. A Boroujerd rug typically features...

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...

HERIZ Carpets

About 50 miles southeast of Tabriz by road and 40 miles as the crow flies lies one of the most intriguing and unspoiled weaving areas of Persia, referred to as the Heriz area, but it could also be named the Geravan, Mehriban or Bakshaish area. The names of these and...

Symmetrical and Asymmetrical knot

The two main types of knots used in carpet weaving are symmetrical and asymmetrical knots, also known as Persian and Turkish knots. The symmetrical knot, also known as the Turkish knot or Ghiordes knot, originates from Turkey where it was first used. It can also be...