LILLA RUGS SALES

Size: 286x79cm

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: 490x75cm

This is a Kilim rug -  a flat woven rug (has no pile). Kilim's are perfect for warmer weather, or in a space you want something light. Popular in kitchen dining areas. 

Size: 291x82cm

This is a Kilim rug -  a flat woven rug (has no pile). Kilim's are perfect for warmer weather, or in a space you want something light. Popular in kitchen dining areas. 

Size: 298x78cm

This is a Kilim rug -  a flat woven rug (has no pile). Kilim's are perfect for warmer weather, or in a space you want something light. Popular in kitchen dining areas. 

Size: 291x81cm

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

The term 'Raj' refers to the number of knots in a 70mm span. The higher the 'Raj', the more knots per m2, which is a higher quality of rug. They take longer to weave and more skill to get the design as intricate as they are. 

Size: 310x73cm

Persian Bidjar are mainly woven by the Kurds in Gerus and Afsha areas in Iran. Bidjar rugs are pretty unique as they use two wefts instead of one, making the rug relatively heavy and extremely durable.  

Size: 308x80cm

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

The term 'Raj' refers to the number of knots in a 70mm span. The higher the 'Raj', the more knots per m2, which is a higher quality of rug. They take longer to weave and more skill to get the design as intricate as they are. 

40 Raj: approx 400-500.000 knots/m2
50 Raj: approx 500-600.000 knots/m2 
60 Raj: approx 600-800.000 knots/m2
70 Raj: approx 800-1.000.000 knots/m2 

Size: 308x80cm

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

The term 'Raj' refers to the number of knots in a 70mm span. The higher the 'Raj', the more knots per m2, which is a higher quality of rug. They take longer to weave and more skill to get the design as intricate as they are. 

40 Raj: approx 400-500.000 knots/m2
50 Raj: approx 500-600.000 knots/m2 
60 Raj: approx 600-800.000 knots/m2
70 Raj: approx 800-1.000.000 knots/m2 

Size: 270x100cm

The Azerbaijani rug is a traditional handmade textile of various sizes, with dense texture and a pile or pile-less surface. The patterns are characteristic of Azerbaijan's many rug weaving regions. Traditionally, these rugs were used in Azerbaijan to cover floors, decorate interior walls, sofas, chairs, beds and tables.

Size: 280x68cm

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: 310x110cm

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: 326x70cm

Karajeh is a small village near Tabriz. The 'Heriz' medallion is used in Karajeh rugs. They are incredibly durable and are timeless pieces. 

Size: 311x75cm

A Persian Sarouk rug is a from the Markazi Province in Iran. Sarouk (also Saruk, Sarough, Saruq) rugs are woven in the village of Saruk and also in the city of Arak and surrounding countryside. 

They are know for their brilliant quality - lasting decades of wear. This is what makes them among the bestselling of all Persian rugs. They are made from a tough wool, using a Persian knot. They mostly come in traditional floral designs.

Size: 337x178cm

A Persian Nanaj - from Hamadan, one of Persia's most well known rug weaving areas. There are over 300 rug producing villages surround the city of Hamadan - this is one of them. 

The higher quality/ finer of the Hamadan rugs (known for their more distinctive designs) are: Mehribhan, Hosseinabad, Nanaj, Nahavand, Tafrish, Lillihan, Rudbar and Tajabad to name just a few.

Geometric in design & hard-wearing in quality as they can have a relatively thick and tough woolen pile.

Size: 291x82cm

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: 278X103cm

Roudbar is in the Gilan region of Iran. These rugs tend to be very similar in design to the Hamadan rugs. Typically they are geometric in pattern.

Size: 290x104cm

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: 291x106cm

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: 320x160cm

A Persian Nanaj - from Hamadan, one of Persia's most well known rug weaving areas. There are over 300 rug producing villages surround the city of Hamadan - this is one of them. 

The higher quality/ finer of the Hamadan rugs (known for their more distinctive designs) are: Mehribhan, Hosseinabad, Nanaj, Nahavand, Tafrish, Lillihan, Rudbar and Tajabad to name just a few.

Geometric in design & hard-wearing in quality as they can have a relatively thick and tough woolen pile.

Size: 293x288cm

Mashad is a city in the far north-east of Iran. The wool pile used in these rugs is known to be one of the best in the country. It is soft, whilst tight and thin. The most common colours for this type of rug are red, blues and certain shades of greens. Usually they are floral in design.

Size: 306x65cm

Viss rugs originate from Viss, also referred to as Viss, a small town located near Hamadan. However, for a small town, Viss has an eclectic mix of population. Kurds, Turks, and the nomadic people of Bakhtiari all call Viss home, and it is the influence from these diverse groups that is an integral part of the weaving of wool rugs here. Due to its largely nomadic population, the majority of Viss rugs feature geometric designs, which is an indication of a tribal rug. Its location so close to Hamadan has influenced the local weavers to create their wool rugs using the Hamadan weave.

Size: 310x80cm

In the western part of Iran the province of Kurdistan is situated. Its capital today is Sanandaj, but in carpet context the older name is still used, Senneh. Rugs from the city of Senneh are super elegant, with a fine design and intricate patterns. 

Size: 280x109cm

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: 277x115cm

A Persian Mir rug belongs to the Ardabil group, associated with the village of Mir. The patterns are predominantly geometric, and with DARA, all-over in design. These rugs are known to be very durable.

A Persian Sarouk rug is a from the Markazi Province in Iran. Sarouk (also Saruk, Sarough, Saruq) rugs are woven in the village of Saruk and also in the city of Arak and surrounding countryside. 

They are know for their brilliant quality - lasting decades of wear. This is what makes them among the bestselling of all Persian rugs. They are made from a tough wool, using a Persian knot. They mostly come in traditional floral designs.

Size: 296x68cm

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: 326x135cm

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: 345x158cm

A Persian Nanaj - from Hamadan, one of Persia's most well known rug weaving areas. There are over 300 rug producing villages surround the city of Hamadan - this is one of them. 

The higher quality/ finer of the Hamadan rugs (known for their more distinctive designs) are: Mehribhan, Hosseinabad, Nanaj, Nahavand, Tafrish, Lillihan, Rudbar and Tajabad to name just a few.

Geometric in design & hard-wearing in quality as they can have a relatively thick and tough woolen pile.

Size: 310x80cm

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: 385x168cm

A Persian Nanaj - from Hamadan, one of Persia's most well known rug weaving areas. There are over 300 rug producing villages surround the city of Hamadan - this is one of them. 

The higher quality/ finer of the Hamadan rugs (known for their more distinctive designs) are: Mehribhan, Hosseinabad, Nanaj, Nahavand, Tafrish, Lillihan, Rudbar and Tajabad to name just a few.

Geometric in design & hard-wearing in quality as they can have a relatively thick and tough woolen pile.

Size: 315x160cm

A Persian Nanaj - from Hamadan, one of Persia's most well known rug weaving areas. There are over 300 rug producing villages surround the city of Hamadan - this is one of them. 

The higher quality/ finer of the Hamadan rugs (known for their more distinctive designs) are: Mehribhan, Hosseinabad, Nanaj, Nahavand, Tafrish, Lillihan, Rudbar and Tajabad to name just a few.

Geometric in design & hard-wearing in quality as they can have a relatively thick and tough woolen pile.

Size: 278x109cm

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.