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

Bijar rugs

Hand-knotting results in straight-lined patterns that include humans

offering both durability and beauty

the designs of these archaic tapestry carpets have changed little in centuries

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

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

which can be easily taken apart and moved from place to place

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

With styles collected from different parts of Persia and Caucasus

Vibrantly coloured with natural vegetable dyes

less busy design

as a nod to their outstanding craftsmanship