Arak rugs are made in and around the city of Arak, which is an important region in the carpet industry. These rugs have generally one of three major patterns. Firstly the famous Herati pattern, which includes small fish throughout the field, with or with
Ardabil is a city near the coast of the Caspian Sea, and is probably responsible for one of the oldest and most famous carpets in existence today, the 34' x 17' masterpiece housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Ardabil rugs usually have the
Ardekan is an old city in central Iran that produces rugs with a close resemblance to the rugs of Kashan and Yazd. They usually have an intricate central medallion surrounded by floral motifs, intertwined grapevines and garden elements. The color scheme
Bakhtiari people are a noble, ancient tribe surviving in the Chahar Mahal region of south-central Iran. Primitive Bakhtiari rugs frequently have a checkerboard or garden pattern decorated with trees-of-life, birds, flowers and animals, sometimes realisti
Perfect for today's transitional and contemporary room-settings, the Pokhara Collection by Couristan offers a sophisticated appeal unmatched by any other area rug collection of its kind. Hand-knotted, using a time-honored Indo-Nepalese weave, Pokhara of
The Gabbeh is a very simple hand-woven tribal rug made by nomadic people in southern Iran and India. Its distinctive native style is especially suited to modern and eclectic interiors. The early weaver was given only the cotton for the base, along with dy
Ghoochan is a small town in north-west Iran's vast province of Khorassan. The town itself is located just south-west of Mashad. The main colors in most Goochans include a rich burgundy and a deep indigo, with accents of beige, taupe, olive green, and oc
Situated between Tehran and Hamadan, the small town of Golpayegan means 'fortress of flowers'. It produces an attractive rug, with patterns usually curvilinear with large floral and garden details. Golpayegans are a bit finer than many of the rugs produc
Situated in west-central Iran, Hamadan is perhaps one of the largest centers for the trade of tribal rugs. The patterns in Hamadans vary from primitive geometrics to floral or overall Herati designs. Colors can also vary widely, from red, green and blue
Hashtrood is a small village in western Iran's mountainous Gilan province, with limited output. Hashtroods usually have geometric styles. These are usually made in long runner sizes. The colors in a Hashtrood rug may be any combination of salmon, pal
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas flowe
Koliais are tribal rugs made by nomadic Kurdish people of western Iran. They show bright and lively colors, usually with a large central medallion in hexagonal Herati diamond design and beveled spandrels. Their products were not originally made to be so
With influences in both Asian and Persian designs and motifs, Lotus mixes yesterday with today. Utilizing a muted color palette, this collection features an abrash finish for a truly antique feel.
Meshkabad rugs are hand-woven by semi-nomadic people living in the village of Meshkabad, near Arak in north-western Iran. The central fields usually have a warm floral-patterned medallion, and the colors are very warm and lively. However, geometric pat
Located in north-eastern Iran, Mashad is the capital of Khorassan province and an important center of the carpet weaving industry. It is also considered the most holy city of Iran, because it houses the shrine of Imam Reza who is very dear to Muslims ar
Meshkinshahr is a small village in north-western Iran, in the rugged mountains of Azerbaijan. Bright colors and attractive geometric patterns are typical of Turko-Persian weavings from this area, with good quality materials. Meshkinshahr usually makes v
Mood is the name given to a rare and very fine collection of handmade carpets that are produced in Mashad, the capital of the province of Khorassan in north-eastern Iran. Moods are generally cut with a fairly thick pile, with an intricate all-over boteh
Nahavand is a tribal rug woven in the village of Nahavand, north of the town of Hamedan in north-western Iran. Most of the Nahavands made are about 5 feet by 8 feet, because the semi nomadic weavers use simple horizontal floor-looms. They feature floral
Najafabad is on the outskirts of the enchanted city of Isfahan and resemble the legendary Isfahan rugs. Although not as fine as the carpets of Isfahan, Najafabad rugs are of extremely good quality and have great symmetry. The color schemes offer differi
Sabzevar is a town located on the north-western part of the province of Khorassan, in north-eastern Iran. Sabzevar rugs have curvature in their patterns. The main characteristic of Sabzevar rugs is the rounded medallion that makes is distinct from other r
Sometimes referred to as Senneh, Sanandaj is a small town in Kurdistan, western Iran. Sanandaj rugs are among the best in quality in tribal Kurdish Rugs. The patterns of these are almost always geometric but sometimes bears great resemblance to the Bidja
Sarough is a large village which is located near Arak in west-central Iran. It is an important and historic center in the region, with a respected, romantic name in carpet weaving. Patterns usually incorporate floral vines, with red and navy as predomin
Saveh is a small town located in north-western Iran and is one of the places that the Shahsavan tribes reside and market their rugs. Saveh rugs always have geometric patterns with a burgundy diamond central medallion extending from top to bottom, placed
Shiraz is an ancient city in central Iran which produces a very warm and comfortable series of rugs. The designs are very simple and geometric, yet the design themes seem more sophisticated than primitive. Along with geometric motifs, often featuring hu
To people all over the world, Taj Mahal is well renowned for its magnificence and aesthetic beauty. With this concept of Taj in mind, this collection represents the stunning designs originated in the Persian villages in the 16th and 17th Century. Hand-
Tabriz is an ancient city in north-western Iran, and the most prolific of all carpet centres. The quality in their carpets is generally exceptional, with most on a base of fine cotton, but sometimes on pure silk. There are many unique designs but typicall
Turkoman rugs are handmade in north-western and eastern Iran, parts of Turkey, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Syria, and other parts of the Caucasus. They are generally very soft and lush and very similar to one another, and very distinguishable