Kashan Green
Posted in Antique Rugs & Carpets on 12/08/2002 10:13 am by admin

Persian carpets are an essential part of Persian culture and art. These rugs make up the bulk of exports from Persia or Iran. These materials are elegant and sophisticated. They were invented in four thousand years before Egypt. These rugs not only add grandeur to the decor of the home but are also durable.
Weaving Style
These carpets are made of simple looms me, either horizontally or vertically. Vertical looms are of three types, Tabriz, roller beam loom and weaving hall. Two basic knots are used. They are symmetrical and asymmetrical Ghiordes Turkish or Persian or Senneh knot. Persian knot is used for the finest carpets. Knots include Spanish knot
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These blankets are divided into three types. Farsh or Qalii, Qalicheh and Kilim. Weaving has undergone many changes since antiquity to modern times. Wool is the most widely used material, but cotton and silk are also used frequently. They are also classified as a City of Persian carpets and tribal Persian rugs.
Afshar Rugs: These are designed with geometric motifs. Wool is the main base, but can also be used. Colors used are dark red, reddish brown, burnt orange, and camel.
Tabriz Rugs: These are designed with employers curvilinear. Geometric patterns are also used sometimes. Symmetrical Turkish knot is used. The foundation is usually silk and wool hair with highlights of silk. The colors ranging from pink, peach, camel, blue, green, ivory, lilac and orange.
Kashan Rugs: Son of curvilinear design. Colors common fund are usually navy, rich red, beige and ivory.
Kerman Rugs: These are also the curvilinear patterns. These are popular to the pictograms of Kerman, which include floral stripes, boteh, gardens, etc. used Persian and European themes. The colors vary from rich red green, red, blue, pink, lemon, ivory, and turquoise.
Baluch Rugs: These are handmade by the Baluch tribe. The colors are rich burgundy with navy and ivory.
Shiraz Rugs: These are hand-woven carpets from Iran. The most common designs are geometric patterns, animals and plants. Red is the color most used.
Wiss Rugs: These are the rugs with tribal designs of rich florals, gardens, vases, and foliage. Home is the color of the shadow dark red or burgundy.
Persian rugs gained popularity worldwide. It can enhance the beauty of the house. They can be used as pendants. They are mainly used floor coverings. They are simply inspiring. The growing demand for carpets create more excitement among distributors.
About the Author:
The author is well known in the industry of rugs reselling and refurbishing. In this article, he explains the different type of Persian rugs. He also offers information on how to identify the different types of rugs. Unlike contemporary rugs, the Persian rugs can also be used for walls.
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