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Central Medallion

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The medallion pattern is arguably one of the most repeated schemes across all types of Persian rugs. However, there is tremendous variation in the shapes and sizes of the medallions as well as the way they are used in various rugs. It’s not wrong to... Continue reading

handspun wool

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Before the machine age, weavers spun wool by hand to create yarn that made up the pile of Oriental rugs. But industrialization meant that by 1940 nearly all wool used in carpets was spun by machines. In a renaissance of traditional techniques begun in 1980,... Continue reading

Heriz

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HerizHeriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name on the slopes of Mount Sabalan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last... Continue reading

knots per square meter

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The knotting density is an important indicator of the effort of a handmade carpet. It is measured per square metre and also provides information on the fineness and durability of a carpet. Very coarse carpets start at around 50,000 knots per square metre, while the... Continue reading

Medallion and Corners

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Shah-Abbasi

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Shah Abbasi is one of the main flowers in Iranian traditional design. The peculiar shape for designing this motif is Khetai strings.The great Shah Abbas was one of the emperors and kings of the Safavid era known for traditional Iranian design and carpet weaving. The... Continue reading

Tabriz

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A TabrizA Tabriz rug or carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azerbaijan province in northwest Iran. It is one of the oldest rug weaving centers and makes a huge diversity... Continue reading

vegetable dyes

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Natural materials are the original source for the dyeing of wool. Even today, many Persian rugs are still dyed from natural materials. It is very complex and can take up to fourteen days until the desired colour has been achieved. In comparison to chemical dyes,... Continue reading