22
Jul
The distinguishing characteristic of these old Turkish rugs are the bright color effect- in general brighter than the Persian rugs- and the employment of much canary, lavender, and mauve, with the reds and light...
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29
Jun
After the fall of the Safavid dynasty, carpet weaving began to lose its importance. Towards the end of the Ghaijar Dynasty, carpet weaving once again obtained its former splendor.
At present, some beautiful Kerman carpets...
29
Jun
Abadeh Hiebat-lu, Moharramat, Zel-e-Sultan, and sometimes Botteh Kordestan designs are woven into the carpets produced in Abadeh.Abadeh carpets are good furnishing, the colors are generally a brick red or beige and various shades of blue,...
29
Jun
Although during the Zandieh dynasty (1750-1779) the art of carpet weaving was not equal to that of the Safavid dynasty, the art continued to progress. Some rugs, which have remained from the era of...
29
Jun
Fars
For thousands of years, two thirds of the population in the province of pars (composed of different tribes) have lived in the vast land and moved constantly to find greener pastures. The Ghashgha’I tribesmen,...
29
Jun
GhomIn spite of the fact that carpet weaving in Ghom started almost seventy years ago, it gained wide spread recognition and fame for the attractive designs, agreeable colors, and nice texture of its carpet...
29
Jun
Lilian
Amongst the Armenian community of this district, Lilihan carpets are the most famous. These rugs are velvety surface and are finely woven. The design and to a certain extent the colors of the Lilian...
29
Jun
FarahanAmong the different categories of Arak carpets, the Farahan carpets are the most famous and renowned. Their design, knots, and method of weaving are very similar to those of Sanandaj carpets. At present carpets...
29
Jun
Sarouk
It has a good reputation among buyers in Iran and abroad and the fame of these rugs is widely diffused in the United States. The best carpets of this district are woven in a...
29
Jun
Arak
The central province and its capital Arak is one of the most important carpet producing centers in Iran The carpet weaving in this area dates back to the time when Shah-Abbas the great,...