Tabriz Runner (Persian Rug)

Tabriz Runner (Persian Rug)   Classic Tabriz runner and rugs feature a central medallion with all-over designs of floral motifs, leaves, tendrils and vines, echoing the stylistic characteristics of the Ardabil runner and rugs, yet each is a unique work. Herati (mahi) motifs are used as embellishments in medallion runners and rugs, but are also used Read more about Tabriz Runner (Persian Rug)[…]

Bakhtiari Runner (Persian Rug)

 Bakhtiari Runner (Persian Rug)   Bakhtiari runners and rugs are considered among the most durable of Persian runners and rugs. Bakhtiari runners and rugs are one of the few types and styles of antique runners and rugs that encompasses nomadic tribal as well as urban antique Persian runner and rug design. Many Bakhtiari runners and rugs employ virtuoso central Read more about Bakhtiari Runner (Persian Rug)[…]

Aubusson rugs

Antique Aubusson rugs

Antique Aubusson rugs Antique Aubusson rugs made in tapestry technique are among the most elegant and luxurious antique floor coverings. The fact that Aubusson rugs were easier to manufacture is the leading reason why so many rugs from this manufacturer were ordered by the aristocracy for their castles and chateaux enabling them to custom make Read more about Aubusson rugs[…]

Heriz Rugs

Heriz Rugs

Antique Persian  Heriz Rugs Antique Persian  Heriz Rugs are named after the largest town in a district of over 30 villages, in the mountainous area of Northwest Persia, 50 miles east of Tabriz. The inception of the classic “diamond on a square” medallion Heriz was probably in the third quarter of the nineteenth century. Heriz Read more about Heriz Rugs[…]

Bakhtiari Rugs

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rugs   Antique Persian Bakhtiari rugs are woven in Zagros Mountains of Iran. Bakhtiari rugs and carpets are one of the few types and styles of antique rugs that encompasses nomadic tribal as well as urban antique Persian rug design. Many Bakhtiari rugs employ virtuoso central medallion designs presented in a virtual riot of colors. The Read more about Bakhtiari Rugs[…]

Malayer Rug

Malayer Rug

Malayer Rug Malayer rugs are normally built on cotton foundations and are examples of true Herati designs. Size can vary but most rugs are small to medium in size in nomadic patterns with shades of red being the predominant colour. Antique Malayer rugs were created by individual weavers during the 1800s and early 1900s for Read more about Malayer Rug[…]