Persian carpet or iranian rug a heavy textile for decoration or home use is one of the main features of iranian culture and art as well as one of the leading exports.
Carpet iranian designs.
Most tabriz rugs have powerful reds or blues with contrasting ivory background.
Tabriz ag 80012307 iran this is a silk and gold thread version of a tabriz style rug.
Modern production is characterized by the revival of traditional dyeing with natural dyes the reintroduction of traditional tribal patterns but also by the invention of modern and innovative designs woven in the centuries old technique.
Each of one of these rug styles is unique and special in its own way.
Antique bakhtiari carpet room size this is a fine antique bakhtiari carpet dating from the early 20th century.
Some of the most commonly used for persian designs are the all over medallion and one sided layouts.
Carpet weaving still plays a major part in the economy of modern iran.
The international trade of traditional carpets and persian rugs established thousands of years ago has resulted in a fascinating interchange of designs between east and west.
This persian room carpet in addition to its elegance in design also has the highest quality of raw materials.
Triangular citron prayer niche vase framed tree aigrette shah abbas arabesque portrait european flower mixed fish striped four seasons scattering turkmen and hunting field.
100 acrylic heat set 1000 reeds.
Almost all of these have a number of elements in common including the field a border or multiple borders and some form of medallion or pattern.
Persian rugs and rugs in general have a limited number of layouts.
The hand woven woollen carpet has a wonderful diamond lattice design with flowers cypress trees and birds to the prettily shaped panels.
This is a fine quality carpet and in excellent condition with shades of blue soft.
The most famous iranian carpet designs are the following ones.
The turkish speaking part of the population often uses the senneh knot.
Iranian carpet for house with afshan design is one of the most popular carpets of iran.
Of course many of them have other variations.
Woven in various types by nomads and workshops it is the narrator of iranian arts and cultures traditions people and lifestyles.
Cultures from places as far apart as iran the birthplace of persian carpets and scandinavia home to a great many widely admired mid century rug designers have developed their own unique and distinctive rug making techniques and styles.
Although antique rugs are one of a kind works of art and luxury design pieces that make a house feel like a comfortable home each persian carpet also contains its own story.
The map showing some important persian carpet manufacturing areas.