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The most famous Iranian carpets and the best brand of hand-woven carpet and its recognition is one of the most important questions and issues that we must know before buying a hand-woven carpet. In different cities of Iran, the variety of texture is very high and there are many examples, which sometimes causes confusion in the buyer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which city’s hand-woven carpet is better?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Iranian hand-woven carpets have been famous in the world since ancient times. In the legends and stories, wherever there is talk of wealth and beauty or good taste, an Iranian carpet shines in it. But we Iranians, due to the availability of hand-woven carpets, have taken less effort to know this important Iranian product that is the result of our culture and tradition. Not only in the world, but even in Iran, people do not know many Iranian motifs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which city’s hand-woven carpet is better is not a question that can be answered in one or two words. The one who is from Tabriz says that Tabriz carpet is the best and the one who is from Isfahan considers Isfahan carpet to be the best. Almost every region of Iran has its own handwoven carpet with its own design and characteristics, Arak Perez carpet is long, woolen and thick, and Qom carpet is all fine and delicate silk. One is the Kerman carpet with a large pattern and long piles, which, as the saying goes, becomes more beautiful the more you walk on it, and the other is the Nayin carpet with a delicate design and short piles, which is only suitable for guest houses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, it is not possible to say exactly which city’s hand-woven carpet is better, but it can be said that the carpets of some regions of Iran have more fame and fans.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"TheHistory of carpet weaving art in Iran<\/span><\/h2>\n

In fact, it can be said that since the time of cave dwelling, humans have been using different underlays to protect their bodies from cold, heat, insects, animals, etc., each of which is made of different materials such as wool and animal skin, tree leaves, etc. Carpet is also a type of flooring that has been used by humans for thousands of years and has undergone many changes until today. The oldest carpet was discovered in 1949 by Russian archaeologists in a valley called Pazyrik, whose history dates back to 5 centuries BC, but as mentioned, the first carpets were woven in Iran during the Sassanid period, and Iran has always been known as It is known as one of the main cradles of carpet weaving in the world, and\u00a0 <\/span>carpet weaving<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0is one of the main Iranian arts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Carpet weaving in different cities of Iran<\/span><\/h2>\n

Iranian hand-woven carpets have been famous not only in Iran but also in the world since ancient times. Handwoven carpets are woven in many cities of Iran, such as Tabriz, Kashan, Mashhad, Qom and Kerman, and the carpets of these regions are known in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Handwoven carpets have more or less the same quality, and their designs and colors change the quality of the final work. The designs of the best hand-woven carpet brands include traditional and modern designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"TheHow to recognize the most famous Iranian carpets?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are different types of Iranian carpets<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0: silk carpets, hemp carpets, rugs, handwoven carpets, vintage carpets, etc. It is a variety of Iranian carpets. Each of the carpets also have different types and are graded. Iranian carpets have many designs and patterns, and the most famous Iranian designs include the following designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

The oldest or the most famous Iranian carpets<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is better to start with the oldest carpet in Iran. <\/span>Pazyryk, the world’s oldest carpet in the Armitage Museum<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

From that time until now, Iranian hand-woven carpets have become special and popular all over the world. The expression of the rich Iranian culture and art in the weave of the carpet has been able to find countless fans in the world, <\/span>\u00a0but where is the oldest Iranian carpet?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em>Pazyrik carpet<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0is the name of the oldest Iranian carpet, which is estimated to have been woven together around 2,500 years ago. Pazhivik is the name of a valley in Russia where this carpet was discovered and its dimensions are 2×2 square meters.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The\u00a0This carpet was found in 1949 by the\u00a0 Russian archaeologist <\/span>Sergei Rudenko<\/span><\/strong> in one of the frozen tombs of the ruler of Pazyryk in the southern regions of Siberia and is currently kept in the <\/span>\u00a0Hermitage\u00a0 Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. <\/span><\/strong>After examining the structure of the carpet and its paintings, Rudenko noticed the similarity of the motifs of this carpet with the reliefs of Persepolis. The interesting thing is that the carpet experts’ review shows that in terms of quality and type of texture and design, it has nothing less than today’s carpets, and it is clear that this carpet was woven in civilized societies.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"TheQom hand-woven carpet is one of the most famous Iranian carpets<\/span><\/h2>\n

Different types of Iranian handwoven carpets that were woven in the city of Qom. At first, they were designed and produced using not very fine wool. But with the passage of time, carpet weaving artists in Qom were able to. He has perfected the art of carpet weaving and the production of hand-woven Iranian carpets in this city and according to the ability of skill and high innate intelligence that they had. And they were able to produce all types of hand-woven Iranian carpets of all silk, which also had a very high number of rows. produce and provide to the consumer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Different types of hand-woven Iranian Qomi carpets and rugs, which were prepared and produced with fine silk threads, became known as silk flowers and are famous all over the world. Different designs that are used in Iranian handwoven carpets in the city of Qom. They have a very high variety and extent.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Do you know that Kashan carpet is one of the most famous Iranian carpets?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Lakh and Taranj designs are the most well-known designs of Kashan carpets. The standard map of Kashan region is also known as Taranj and Mihrab map, and the lakhs on each side are seen in the form of a beautiful mihrab. It seems that this design is taken from the classic design on historical leather Qurans and has been used in the workshops of Kashan handwoven carpets since the Safavid period. Afshan, vase or tree designs, Shikargah and Mohtsham are other famous Kashan carpet designs.<\/span><\/div>\n
The raw material of Kashan carpet is mostly wool, cotton and silk and it is mostly produced in dimensions of 3-2 and 3-5-2. In the past, most Kashan carpets were produced in lacquered and navy colors, but now with new decoration styles, Kashan carpets are produced in different colors.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\"TheFarsh Abadeh<\/span><\/h3>\n

Abadeh city is located right between Shiraz and Isfahan. The only thing that attracts tourists to this city. <\/span>Buying iran handicrafts<\/a><\/span> , especially carpets, is of high quality. which are produced in this city.<\/span><\/p>\n

At first, Abadeh’s handwoven carpets had vase designs and poor quality colors. This carpet faced certain problems to enter the labor market. And the weavers were looking for new patterns. They are from the Qashqai nomads who used to set up their summer camp in the pastures of that area. They were inspired. These carpets have a combination of red-brown and blue colors and also have medallions in the middle and corners.<\/span><\/p>\n

These carpets usually have a large hexagon in the middle with a bow or a medallion in the corners and a design known as hebat lo. are available. The background of this handmade carpet is covered with small pictures of birds, four-legged animals, flowers and trees. They are because of their rigidity, durability and strength. They are very good and practical.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kerman carpet and the most famous Iranian carpets<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Kerman carpet is another famous Iranian carpet that is even made based on this proverbial carpet. Kerman carpet is very beautiful and durable because it is woven with a very delicate knot, and this is the reason for its fame.<\/span><\/div>\n
Kerman carpet is one of the category of naturalistic and rich carpets, which have small motifs all over the carpet. The most famous designs of Kerman carpets include sabzikar, vagire, tree, bete, Quranic frame, afshan, etc. Most of the carpets produced in Kerman are in dark and light lacquer colors, beige, copper, maroon, navy and dark and light green.<\/span><\/div>\n
Wool and cotton are mostly used in Kerman carpets, and Persian tufting, the use of vertical dars and attached shirazeh are other features of Kerman carpets.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Bijar carpet and the most famous Iranian carpets<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bijar is a small Kurdish city in the west of Iran. Kurdish carpets are often very strong and compact, which makes them very durable. For many carpet experts, the name Bijar carpet is a symbol of durability and strength. The weavers use their heavy combs made of waffle wood to tie the wefts and knots so that the wefts are tightly interwoven and therefore the surface of the carpet is very compact and there are no pebbles or sand or anything. No other particle can penetrate it. Bijar handwoven carpets often have Turkish knots and are usually red and blue with beige elements.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most common pattern of this carpet is the Herati pattern (also called the small fish pattern), although there are also medallion and floral patterns. Bijar carpets are produced in most sizes, from 100 x 150 cm to larger sizes. These carpets have color moderation, elegance and special beauty, which makes them suitable for use in most environments. Due to the high durability and strength of these carpets, they are very suitable for use in public places.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Zagros carpets including Markazi, Hamadan, Lorestan, Ilam, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari and the most famous Iranian carpets.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Hamedan carpet is one of the most famous carpets in this area. Hamedan carpets are woven in curved, broken branch, and sometimes geometric styles, and often with bergamot, flower bouquet, betei, herati, and iliati designs. Bethei design can also be seen in Lorestan carpets.<\/span><\/div>\n
Clay design is popular in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari carpets, and the carpet of this area is regularly gridded with square, hexagonal and rhombus shapes. In these geometric shapes, characters such as cedar tree, Majnoon willow branch, vase full of flowers and bird are woven.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\"TheGebeh carpet and the most famous Iranian carpets<\/span><\/h3>\n

Gebeh (in Farsi translation it is called raw, natural and uncut) represents a rough and primitive carpet with patterns that are often designed by the Qashqai nomads of Fars province in the southwest of Iran. These carpets are probably the most well-known hand-woven carpets in Iran. The warp and weft of these carpets is made of wool, and vegetable dyes are used to dye their fibers. These carpets are thicker than other Iranian carpets. so that sometimes their thickness reaches 2.5 cm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"TheAfshar carpet and the most famous Iranian carpets<\/span><\/h3>\n

Around the city of Kerman, located in the southeast of Iran, there is a settlement of half of the nomads of the Afshar tribe. These nomads lived in the northwest of Iran for hundreds of years. But half of the tribe was forcibly removed to their present region, where the carpet industry has become an important branch of trade.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kashan hand-woven carpets are red and blue in color and mainly have geometric patterns. Their most common pattern consists of a central part with one or more square medallions. Some say that this is a secret symbol drawn to prepare the carpet.<\/span><\/p>\n

These medals still exist today and are considered as symbols of Afshar carpets. Also, their width varies depending on the length of the carpet. The longer the length of the carpet. The width of these medals increases.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the city of Babak, which is in the neighborhood of the city of Afshar. Similar carpets are produced. Carpets with more density, more precise patterns and more details. Afshar carpets are known as Sirjan carpets in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Nomadic carpets including Lori, Bakhtiari, Shahson Qashqai and Afshari and the most famous Iranian carpets<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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As the name of nomadic carpet suggests, Iranian nomads weave this type of carpet. Nomadic carpets are more subjective, and in these designs it is meaningless to be related, so simplicity is the main feature of nomadic carpet designs.<\/span><\/div>\n
Qashqai carpet is the most famous nomadic carpet produced in Fars province. Horse head, cashmere flower, shah pansand and mahramat are among the most popular designs used in Qashqai carpets.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"TheArdabil carpet and the most famous Iranian carpets<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ardabil city is the capital of Ardabil province. It is located in the north of Iran on the edge of the Caspian Sea. It is possible to hear the name of Ardabil hand-woven carpet. The mind of a carpet expert is the famous Ardabil carpet, which is currently in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. divert This carpet is actually woven in Kashan. But it was located in a mosque in Ardabil and finally it was sold to finance the repair of the mosque.<\/span><\/p>\n

Carpets produced in Ardabil. They are inspired by Caucasian patterns such as Shirvan, Karabagh and Ganja. Later, these carpets became a popular and desirable item for collectors. Ardabil thin carpets with geometric patterns are very beautiful and well-textured. Today, most of these products are made up of very high quality carpet manufacturers. And they are sold under the name of Farsh Ardabil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Carpets from the center of Iran including Tehran, Tafarsh, Taleghan and Semnan and the most famous Iranian carpets<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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As the capital, Tehran is famous for many things, carpet weaving is usually not one of these things. Tehran carpets have changed a lot in recent years, but in general, the characteristics of Tehran carpets are as follows:<\/span><\/div>\n