Persian Joshaghan

Persian JoshaghanHosseinabad or Hussainabad tribal rugs are handwoven by the semi nomadic peoples of northern Iran in Hosseinabad village near Hamadan. These long runners feature simple geometric patterns ? with or without a central medallion. Small animals or floral elements are sometimes incorporated, and the famous Herati design is occasionally included. Vibrantly coloured with natural vegetable dyes, shades of ivory, red and navy blue are most common. The

With a long medallion as its focal point (repeated at the corners)

Sub-styles of the Tabriz include the distinguished Tabriz Fish

plushy feel underfoot

Woven with the Persian or asymmetrical knot and with wool made of velvet and silk

hand-woven pile rugs are characterized by an abstract design featuring open colour fields and playful geometry

Rugs from Veramin are recognized worldwide for their outstanding quality and distinctive style

Loribuff are similar to Gabbeh carpets

which come in small and mid-sizes only

medium-sized hand-woven pile rugs feature simple

the Kazak rug was a symbol of wealth

A traditional variety of the Persian

It is the semi-nomadic Kudish people of Markad – living in tribes away from the city and practicing the traditions of their ancestors – that weave the tribal Lilian rug