Persian Nahavand

Persian NahavandOne of Iran's leading rug manufacturers is the ancient city of Nahavand, which produces high quality Persian rugs of excellent repute. Many of the designs come from the famous city Malayer to the west. The carpets feature nomadic and geometrical motifs in a rectilinear design, with a central, leaf like medallion. Beige and pale rust reds unfold beautifully on dark blue backgrounds, framed by stylized floral patterns, with vases as a popular motif. The

Persian rug weavers were brought to India to practice their craft in a new country

with their iconic patterns

Pakistani Persian rugs have curvilinear and floral designs

with fine vegetable dyed wool that gives the appearance of silk

Handmade Tibetan carpets are made in Tibet

with their velvety

Often featuring patterns of Persian origin

the boteh often covered the entire field to mesmerizing effect

Maimana rugs are un-dyed

less busy design

Finer examples include the Hosseinabad or Nahawand

are characterised by their unique construction and the quality of wool used