Origins
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Oriental Rugs
Learn about where Oriental Rugs come from, their characteristics and much more
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Persian Rugs
Learn about the major Persian Rug categories, types of Persian rugs, and much more
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Types of Rugs
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Abadeh
Abadeh rugs are made exclusively in the city of Abadeh, a city situated…
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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Rugs have carved an impressive reputation for themselves all…
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Bakhtiari
Bakhtiari rugs are hand woven by the Bakhtiari tribe, one of the oldest and most…
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Bijar
Made in the Kurdish area of northwest Iran, Bijar rugs are known for their …
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Baluchi
Baluchi rugs are hand knotted rugs originally woven by the Baluchi tribe…
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Bokhara
Bokhara rugs have a distinctive design that is dominated by repetitive rows of…
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Gabbeh
Gabbeh rugs are handmade rugs, traditionally woven by Qashqai and…
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Hamadan
Hamadan rugs are hand-woven, high quality village rugs that are…
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Heriz
Heriz rugs are easily recognizable because of their bold colors and unique…
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Isfahan
Isfahan rugs are regarded as some of the finest quality of rugs woven in Iran….
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Afghan
Afghan rugs feature a few characteristic traits that you would…
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Kashan
Like most types of Persian rugs, Kashan rugs also derive their name from…
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Karaja
Karaja rugs are created in Karaja, a small village located the northwestern region…
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Kazak
The pile of Kazak rugs is relatively short when compared to other oriental rugs..
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Kerman
Kerman rugs are manufactured in the city of Kerman and a few of its…
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Kilim
These rugs derive their name from the Persian Gelim, and it is a Turkish name…
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Malayer
One of over 100 weaving villages scattered around in this region, Malaye…
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Mashad
Located in the northeastern province of Khorasan in Iran, Mashad is a…
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Nain
The city of Nain has earned a reputation around the world for producing…
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Peshawar
Peshawar Rugs are beautiful and elegant rugs that combine the rich designs…
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Sarouk
Hand Knotted Persian Sarouk rugs are very attractive and are considered…
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Shiraz
Shiraz rugs are manufactured in the villages in and around Shiraz…
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Tabriz
Tabriz rugs are known for their outstanding quality and durability and also…
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Turkoman
Turkoman rugs were first woven only in Afghanistan, which is where…
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Qashqai
Qashqai rugs are recognized by their bold, graphic designs and their…
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Qum
Qum rugs are typically made of silk material and of the highest quality craftmanship…
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