Persian Mir

Persian MirAssociated with the village of Mir in the Arak province of Western Persia, the durable Persian Mir rug known as Seraband (Saraband) in the 19th and 20th centuries is part of the Ardabil group. With their relatively standardized designs and wide range of sizes, both Seraband and Mir rugs have enjoyed widespread commercial success. Because most feature the same signature design a geometric border surrounding a foreground of Boteh (paisley) Mir rugs are

thick pile plush rugs are lovely underfoot

short-pile

carpet weaving was a women's profession in Karabakh (although there were some renowned male weavers)

These medium-clipped wool pile rugs are generally woven on a cotton warp with one weft

Because most feature the same signature design – a geometric border surrounding a foreground of Boteh (paisley) – Mir rugs are easily discernible from other Persian rugs

Armenian and Azeri Turks living in the mountainous Karabagh region have been weaving since the early 13th century

Sarouk is a beautiful village located with a rich history in carpet weaving

in the background

With styles collected from different parts of Persia and Caucasus

hand-knotted Turkmen rugs are not to be confused with rugs manufactured in India and Pakistan that follow the Turkmen design

creating rugs that are tightly packed

one of the things that sets antique Malayer rugs apart is an exquisitely detailed border that almost rivals the equally complex patterns within the field