Persian Gharajeh

Persian GharajehGharajeh (Karadja, Karaja) rugs are heirloom textiles that were hand woven in or near the village of Qarajeh, Heris (Heriz), northeast of Tabriz in the Iranian province of East Azerbaijan. The unique design characteristics of Karaja rugs distinguish them from other Northwestern Persian (Iranian) rugs and carpets. Although the strong pattern is usually rectilinear, it can mimic other rug styles, namely the Heriz with its medallion style. A typical

These extremely luxurious rugs are stone washed and have an unusually short

The wool is lustrous

Sub-styles of the Tabriz include the distinguished Tabriz Fish

hand-knotted Malayer rugs can be found in a wide variety of traditional carpet patterns

Ziggler Chobis were commissioned in 1883 by a German company operating in England

Afghan Mori rugs are stunning carpets with intricate patterns that combine reds

These rugs are woven with Senneh

structural strength and enormous weight

These long runners feature simple geometric patterns – with or without a central medallion

The concentrations of dyes

Nomadic tribes in the district of Sirjan (in southern Iran's Fars and Kerman provinces) have a long rug weaving history that includes both Turkish and Kurdish influences

these pieces are always knotted in rich reds and blues