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 large-sized

There are two categories of Gharajeh rugs: one features a row (or rows) of medallions and the other is coloured in primarily light blue

Following WWI

high quality versions are also made in Pakistan and India

Hand-woven

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

The pile is cut thin on these hard-wearing rugs

These beautifully coloured

shades of ivory

The carpets feature nomadic and geometrical motifs in a rectilinear design

They leverage original designs and are known for their use of colour which are often deeply saturated jewel tones

Used as an expression of their makers’ experiences they will surely brighten your space