Category: Persian Carpet by Region

Buy Heriz Rugs

Heriz Rugs

Historical and Cultural Significance of Heriz Rugs Originating from the Heriz region in northwestern Iran, Heriz rugs are steeped in a rich history of robust, tribal weaving traditions. Initially crafted as functional floor coverings for

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Buy Tabriz Rugs

Tabriz Rugs

Historical and Cultural Significance of Tabriz Rugs Tabriz rugs hail from the renowned Tabriz region, a celebrated center of Persian rug making with a history that stretches back centuries. Their legacy began during the Safavid

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Buy Senneh Rugs

Senneh Carpets

Historical and Cultural Significance of Senneh Rugs Originating from the Senneh region in Iran, Senneh rugs boast a rich history that spans several centuries. Traditionally woven for everyday use, these carpets have long been a

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Buy Shiraz Rugs

Shiraz Carpets

Historical and Cultural Significance of Shiraz Rugs Originating from the ancient city of Shiraz and its surrounding regions, these rugs carry a rich heritage steeped in the diverse cultural influences of the area. Shiraz rugs

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Buy Nahavand Rugs

Nahavand Rugs

Historical and Cultural Significance of Nahavand Rugs Originating from the Nahavand region of western Iran, these rugs carry a long and storied history deeply influenced by tribal traditions. Over the centuries, Nahavand rugs have evolved

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Buy Nain Rugs

Nain Carpets

Historical and Cultural Significance of Nain Rugs Originating from the historic town of Nain in central Iran, Nain rugs are a testament to centuries of fine craftsmanship and artistic tradition. Renowned since the Safavid period,

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Buy Ghashghai Persian Rugs

Ghashghai Rugs

Buy Ghashghai Persian Rugs History and Origin of Ghashghai Persian Rugs Ghashghai rugs come from the Qashqai tribal confederation in southwestern Iran, known for their vivid, natural expressions of nomadic heritage. The Qashqai people, who

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Buy Gabbeh Rugs

Gabbeh Carpets

History and Origin of Gabbeh Rugs Gabbeh rugs are a type of Persian carpet with roots deeply embedded in the nomadic traditions of southwestern Iran. The word “Gabbeh” in Persian literally means “raw” or “natural,”

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Buy Bidjar Persian Rugs

Bidjar Rugs

History and Origin of Bidjar Rugs Bidjar rugs hail from the town of Bijar (Bidjar) and surrounding villages in the Kurdistan region of northwestern Iran. The area is inhabited largely by Kurdish people, and Bidjar

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Buy Afshar Persian Rugs

Afshar Rugs

Buy Afshar Persian Rugs History and Origin of Afshar Persian Rugs Afshar rugs are woven by the Afshar tribe, a semi-nomadic Turkic people with a long history in Iran. Historically, the Afshari tribe hailed from

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Buy Bakhtiari Persian Rugs

Bakhtiari Carpets

History and Origin of Bakhtiari Rugs Bakhtiar (or Bakhtiari) rugs originate from the Bakhtiari tribe and the villages under their influence in the Zagros Mountains, west of Isfahan in Iran. The Bakhtiari people are a

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Buy Ardebil Persian Rugs

Ardebil Carpets

History and Origin Ardebil Persian Rugs Ardebil (also spelled Ardabil) rugs come from the town of Ardabil in northwestern Iran, near the Caspian Sea in Iranian Azerbaijan. This region has a legendary weaving heritage, famously

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Buy Abadeh Persian Rugs

Abadeh Carpets

Buy Abadeh Persian Rugs History and Origin Abadeh Persian Rugs Abadeh rugs originate from the city of Abadeh in central Iran, situated roughly halfway between Isfahan and Shiraz. Weaving in Abadeh dates back to the

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Buy Mashhad Rugs

Mashhad Rugs

Historical and Cultural Significance of Mashhad Rugs Originating from the Mashhad region, one of Iran’s holiest cities, these rugs carry a profound spiritual legacy. Their history is deeply intertwined with the region’s religious significance, drawing

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Buy Kashan Rugs

Kashan Rugs

Historical and Cultural Significance of Kashan Rugs Kashan rugs are among the most celebrated types of Persian carpets, originating from the ancient city of Kashan, a cultural and commercial hub with a rich history. Dating

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Buy Koliai Rugs

Koliai Rugs

Historical and Cultural Significance of Koliai Rugs Koliai rugs originate from regions where Kurdish weavers have long honed their craft. These rugs are a testament to a sturdy, robust approach to rug-making that reflects centuries

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Buy Isfahan Rugs

Isfahan Carpets

Historical and Cultural Significance of Isfahan Rugs Isfahan rugs originate from one of Iran’s most historically significant cities, Isfahan, renowned for its illustrious art and architecture. Woven since the Safavid period, these carpets are a

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Buy Kerman Rugs

Kerman Rugs

Historical and Cultural Significance of Kerman Rugs Originating from the historic Kerman region in southeastern Iran, Kerman rugs embody centuries of rich weaving traditions that combine influences from both nomadic and urban cultures. This region

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Buy Hamedan Persian Rugs

Hamedan Carpets

Historical and Cultural Significance of Hamadan Rugs Originating in the Hamadan region, these exquisite rugs boast a storied legacy that spans centuries of weaving tradition. The region’s history is steeped in cultural richness and is

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Buy Qom Persian Rugs

Qom Rugs

Historical and Cultural Significance of Qom Rugs Originating in the historic city of Qom, these exquisite rugs have a storied legacy that stretches back centuries. Qom, a city celebrated for its deep religious and cultural

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