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Persian Sub Styles
Afshar, Ardabil, Bakhtiari, Bijar, Isfahan, Farahan, Hamadan, Heriz, Joshaghan, Kashan,
Kerman, Malayer, Mashad, Nain, Qashghai, Qum, Ravar, Sarab, Sarouk, Senneh, Serapi,
Shiraz, Tabriz, Varamin.
Isfahan
Isfahan is located in western central Iran. Ifahan rugs have been and still remain very famous
worldwide. Since Isfahan has been a capital city of many rulers including Shah Abbas of
Safavid Dynasty, many mosques, palaces and other great monuments have been built in
Esfahan, especially during the reign of Shah Abbas in the 16th and 17th centuries when
Esfahan was a great center of art. These buildings have greatly influenced the rug designs of
Esfahan. One very common design is based on a large round medallion resembling the tile
(mosaic) work of the interior of the dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah's Mosque. Other designs
include Shah Abbasi medallion and corner, islimi medallion and corner, trees with animals,
Shah Abbasi all-over, geometric medallion and corner, and pictorals of people and nature,
sometimes based on Safavid miniatures. Many colors are used in an Isfahan rug; seldom less
than 15 colors are used in one rug. The colors most commonly used are turquoise, navy,
red, beige and pale mushroom. The background and the borders are visibly divided by
usually two to five minor borders.
Afshar, Ardabil, Bakhtiari, Bijar, Isfahan, Farahan, Hamadan, Heriz, Joshaghan, Kashan,
Kerman, Malayer, Mashad, Nain, Qashghai, Qum, Ravar, Sarab, Sarouk, Senneh, Serapi,
Shiraz, Tabriz, Varamin.
Isfahan
Isfahan is located in western central Iran. Ifahan rugs have been and still remain very famous
worldwide. Since Isfahan has been a capital city of many rulers including Shah Abbas of
Safavid Dynasty, many mosques, palaces and other great monuments have been built in
Esfahan, especially during the reign of Shah Abbas in the 16th and 17th centuries when
Esfahan was a great center of art. These buildings have greatly influenced the rug designs of
Esfahan. One very common design is based on a large round medallion resembling the tile
(mosaic) work of the interior of the dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah's Mosque. Other designs
include Shah Abbasi medallion and corner, islimi medallion and corner, trees with animals,
Shah Abbasi all-over, geometric medallion and corner, and pictorals of people and nature,
sometimes based on Safavid miniatures. Many colors are used in an Isfahan rug; seldom less
than 15 colors are used in one rug. The colors most commonly used are turquoise, navy,
red, beige and pale mushroom. The background and the borders are visibly divided by
usually two to five minor borders.
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Quality
Isfahan rugs and carpets are usually of excellent quality. The most famous master weaver in
Isfahan is Seirafian.
Knots
Weavers in Isfahan use Persian knots. You should check the back of the carpet because the
quality of the carpet depends upon the number of knots, which varies, but averages from
around 120 KPSI
Foundation
Warp is mostly silk; weft is either cotton, wool, or silk. The majority of master workshop
Isfahan rugs have silk warp. You can find cotton warp in older Isfahan rugs.
Isfahan rugs and carpets are usually of excellent quality. The most famous master weaver in
Isfahan is Seirafian.
Knots
Weavers in Isfahan use Persian knots. You should check the back of the carpet because the
quality of the carpet depends upon the number of knots, which varies, but averages from
around 120 KPSI
Foundation
Warp is mostly silk; weft is either cotton, wool, or silk. The majority of master workshop
Isfahan rugs have silk warp. You can find cotton warp in older Isfahan rugs.