180x120cm/ 4x6ft

Size: 207x110cm

Zanjan is a city in the north-western area of Iran. Zanjan rugs are well-known for their rich and exotic colours, which tend to be deep reds, browns and light blues. They are mostly geometric in design, and some believe them to be quite similar to the Bidjar rugs. The Zanjan rugs do tend to be larger and at a more affordable price to a Bidjar Persian rug.

Size: 179x117cm

Zanjan is a city in the north-western area of Iran. Zanjan rugs are well-known for their rich and exotic colours, which tend to be deep reds, browns and light blues. They are mostly geometric in design, and some believe them to be quite similar to the Bidjar rugs. The Zanjan rugs do tend to be larger and at a more affordable price to a Bidjar Persian rug.

Size: 186x127cm

Zanjan is a city in the north-western area of Iran. Zanjan rugs are well-known for their rich and exotic colours, which tend to be deep reds, browns and light blues. They are mostly geometric in design, and some believe them to be quite similar to the Bidjar rugs. The Zanjan rugs do tend to be larger and at a more affordable price to a Bidjar Persian rug.

Size: 192x69cm

There are hundreds of Persian villages weaving carpets and rugs, it is still very much a cottage industry. Almost all have a wool pile and a cotton warp. Hossein Abad is one of the villages around the Hamadan area. Typically the colours used are deep reds and blues, the majority are geometric but on occasion you will find floral and animal motifs depicting the natural environment of the area.

Size: 186x133cm

In the surrounding area of the city of Kerman in the southeast of Iran reside the semi nomads from the Afshar tribe. For hundreds of years these nomads lived in the northwest of Iran, but a part of the tribe were compulsorily transferred to today's area, where carpet manufacturing became an important branch of business. 

Nomadic in style - geometric patterns.

Size: 215x108cm

There are hundreds of Persian villages weaving carpets and rugs, it is still very much a cottage industry. Almost all have a wool pile and a cotton warp. Hossein Abad is one of the villages around the Hamadan area. Typically the colours used are deep reds and blues, the majority are geometric but on occasion you will find floral and animal motifs depicting the natural environment of the area.

Size: 200x125cm

The Qashqai are renowned for their pile carpets and other woven wool products. They are sometimes referred to as "Shiraz" because Shiraz was the major marketplace for them in the past. The wool produced in the mountains and valleys near Shiraz is exceptionally soft and beautiful and takes a deeper colour than wool from other parts of Iran.

Qashqai rugs have been said to be "probably the most famous of all Persian tribal weavings".

Size: 160x128cm

The Qashqai are renowned for their pile carpets and other woven wool products. They are sometimes referred to as "Shiraz" because Shiraz was the major marketplace for them in the past. The wool produced in the mountains and valleys near Shiraz is exceptionally soft and beautiful and takes a deeper colour than wool from other parts of Iran.

Qashqai rugs have been said to be "probably the most famous of all Persian tribal weavings".

Size: 159x116cm

The Qashqai are renowned for their pile carpets and other woven wool products. They are sometimes referred to as "Shiraz" because Shiraz was the major marketplace for them in the past. The wool produced in the mountains and valleys near Shiraz is exceptionally soft and beautiful and takes a deeper colour than wool from other parts of Iran.

Qashqai rugs have been said to be "probably the most famous of all Persian tribal weavings".

Size: 182x122cm

Hand knotted carpets and rugs, mainly of Persian design, are woven round the towns of Varanasi, Mirzapur and Bhadohi and silk hand knotted in Kashmir. Materials Warp – Cotton, Weft – Cotton and Pile – Wool. Materials for silk Warp – Silk or cotton, Weft – Silk or cotton and Pile – Silk.

Size: 159x127cm

The Qashqai are renowned for their pile carpets and other woven wool products. They are sometimes referred to as "Shiraz" because Shiraz was the major marketplace for them in the past. The wool produced in the mountains and valleys near Shiraz is exceptionally soft and beautiful and takes a deeper colour than wool from other parts of Iran.

Qashqai rugs have been said to be "probably the most famous of all Persian tribal weavings".

Size: 205x118cm

Tuyserkan is a city and capital of Tuyserkan County in the Hamadan Province in western Iran. Geometric in design and really durable, soft wool. 

Size: 172x131cm

Persian Bakhtiar rugs are made by tribes in the south of Mahallat, between Hamadan and Isafahan (Iran). The are dyed with vegetable colour and are of really good quality. 

Size: 180x112cm

Tuyserkan is a city and capital of Tuyserkan County in the Hamadan Province in western Iran. Geometric in design and really durable, soft wool. 

Size: 177x120cm

Tabriz rugs are from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in the northwest of Iran. It is one of the oldest weaving areas and makes a diverse collection of hand-knotted rugs. They are made with good quality, fine, soft wool. 

Size: 163x108cm

The Qashqai are renowned for their pile carpets and other woven wool products. They are sometimes referred to as "Shiraz" because Shiraz was the major marketplace for them in the past. The wool produced in the mountains and valleys near Shiraz is exceptionally soft and beautiful and takes a deeper colour than wool from other parts of Iran.

Qashqai rugs have been said to be "probably the most famous of all Persian tribal weavings".

Size: 170x108cm

The Qashqai are renowned for their pile carpets and other woven wool products. They are sometimes referred to as "Shiraz" because Shiraz was the major marketplace for them in the past. The wool produced in the mountains and valleys near Shiraz is exceptionally soft and beautiful and takes a deeper colour than wool from other parts of Iran.

Qashqai rugs have been said to be "probably the most famous of all Persian tribal weavings".

Size: 175x136cm

A tribal rug made in Afghanistan. Also known as 'Mushwani' rugs. These rugs are unique as they have a combination of flat weave and pile rug weaving techniques. This means that parts of the rug are flat, like a Kilim, and other parts are raised. This creates a distinctive texture and highlights the tribal design. 

Size: 185x142cm

A tribal rug made in Afghanistan. Also known as 'Mushwani' rugs. These rugs are unique as they have a combination of flat weave and pile rug weaving techniques. This means that parts of the rug are flat, like a Kilim, and other parts are raised. This creates a distinctive texture and highlights the tribal design. 

Size: 168x116cm

Kashan is one of the oldest cities in Iran. It is located in the centre of the country - in the Isfahan province. Stunning Kashan rugs have been crafted here since the 17th Century, during the Safavid dynasty. Kashan has beautiful architecture and the city is renowned for it's wonderful holiday homes. The rugs are among the most famous of all Persian rugs, and tend to be what most people think of when they hear the term 'Persian rug'. They are characterised by their central medallion on a red field, with a navy/ ivory border.  They of course come in other designs, like this stunning large all-over print. 

The word "Kork" refers to the special kind of wool used in this rug. The Persian word "Kork" means "soft down". This expression is used for particularly fine and soft wool for very high quality rugs.

Size: 168x119cm

Kashan is one of the oldest cities in Iran. It is located in the centre of the country - in the Isfahan province. Stunning Kashan rugs have been crafted here since the 17th Century, during the Safavid dynasty. Kashan has beautiful architecture and the city is renowned for it's wonderful holiday homes. The rugs are among the most famous of all Persian rugs, and tend to be what most people think of when they hear the term 'Persian rug'. They are characterised by their central medallion on a red field, with a navy/ ivory border.  They of course come in other designs, like this stunning large all-over print. 

The word "Kork" refers to the special kind of wool used in this rug. The Persian word "Kork" means "soft down". This expression is used for particularly fine and soft wool for very high quality rugs.

Size: 170x110cm

The Qashqai are renowned for their pile carpets and other woven wool products. They are sometimes referred to as "Shiraz" because Shiraz was the major marketplace for them in the past. The wool produced in the mountains and valleys near Shiraz is exceptionally soft and beautiful and takes a deeper colour than wool from other parts of Iran.

Qashqai rugs have been said to be "probably the most famous of all Persian tribal weavings".

Size: 186x102cm

Tajabad is a village within the greater Hamadan region of North West Iran. Their rugs are well known for their geometric designs.

They are incredibly durable and are timeless pieces. 

Size: 185x105cm

The Qashqai are renowned for their pile carpets and other woven wool products. They are sometimes referred to as "Shiraz" because Shiraz was the major marketplace for them in the past. The wool produced in the mountains and valleys near Shiraz is exceptionally soft and beautiful and takes a deeper colour than wool from other parts of Iran.

Qashqai rugs have been said to be "probably the most famous of all Persian tribal weavings".

Size: 170x120cm

Persian City carpets and rugs are woven in Isfahan, Nain (in the province of Isfahan), Tabriz and Qum. These are all the highest of quality and the finest of all Persian carpets. The city carpets have only been in production for the past 80 to 90 years unlike the tribal rug which has been woven for centuries. Materials Warp  Cotton or silk, Weft  Cotton or silk and Pile  mixture of wool and silk or pure silk for a Qom carpet.

Size: 165x116cm

Isfahan is located in the centre of Iran and is known for it's rich history of Persian rug weaving. These particular rugs are also known for their high quality. They use a very soft wool and have a tightly woven pile. The most popular design is a central medallion surrounded by vines or flowers, which are usually red, blue, indigo or cream.

Size: 186x116cm

Malayer is a city in Iran, located within the province of Hamadan. Local weavers traditionally produced a wide range of traditional patterns from all-over motifs to lozenge-shaped medallions. They also focus on beautifully detailed borders. 

Antique rugs from the Malayer region constitute an important and distinctive group of Persian weavings. They are known for the quality of the weave, design, and wool, and are some of the most artistic and beautiful antique Persian rugs to come out of Iran. If you love the art of tribal weaving but are drawn to finer more refined artistic patterns, then you're onto a winner here. 

As this is a vintage rug, you can see the age. Though they are in great condition. A timeless piece!

Size: 182x137cm

Gabbeh (sometimes known as Gabba) rugs are tribal Persian rugs. They are characterised by abstract designs, often minimal with playful; geometric motifs. They are popular among the populations of the Zagros Mountains in Iran, known as the Kurdish, Luri an Qashqai tribes.

Gabbeh rugs are much thicker than other Persian rugs, with most at around 7mm in thickness.

Size: 173x128cm

In the surrounding area of the city of Kerman in the southeast of Iran reside the semi nomads from the Afshar tribe. For hundreds of years these nomads lived in the northwest of Iran, but a part of the tribe were compulsorily transferred to today's area, where carpet manufacturing became an important branch of business. 

Nomadic in style - geometric patterns.

Size: 160 x 125 cm 

Kayseri Silk Carpets are made in Kayseri, capital of Cappadocia. This rug is made using natural ingredients to dye the wool. For example, brown comes from walnuts, and yellow comes from saffron. 

Kendall is pure silk, has vivid colours, an intricate design and is delicately weaved by hand. She's an antique - over 120 years old. A true piece of art.