 Ferahan rugs are hand woven in the province of Markazi in central Iran. Ferahan is actually a collection of farm towns and small villages with a long and illustrious history of weaving magnificent tribal traditional rugs. In many western countries today, Ferahan rugs are known and sold as Mahal, from the city of Mahallat in the district of Ferahan. The traditional rugs from this region are of the highest quality and in great demand the world over. The Sarouk is one of the most famous traditional rugs produced in the region. Tribal people meticulously weave Ferahan traditional rugs to exacting specifications using the Persian asymmetrical knot.
Ferahan rugs can be divided into two distinct types. One type features an all-over layout, usually an endless repeat, with designs including the Herati, Gul Hannai, Boteh or Mina-Khani. The other type is a medallion layout with large hexagons, diamonds, or the stunning Sunburst medallion. The defining characteristic of Ferahan rugs is a distinctive green yarn that is used for the decorative elements and woven around the exterior border. The border itself is unique in that it is created on a background of green that has been produced using copper salt. This causes the wool already dyed to wear faster, giving the surfaces of Ferahan rugs a sculptured look. The bold and vibrant palette of Ferahan rugs is dominated by deep blues, greens, yellow, orange, and red, while black and dark blue provide the outlines of the motifs. The foundations of Ferahan rugs are typically goat hair, while the pile is wool from the weavers own sheep. On very rare occasion silk may be combined with wool in the pile. Most frequently Ferahan rugs are found in small to mid-size. The dynamic designs and exciting colors will enhance any room in your home while the superb quality of craftsmanship and durability will ensure that these rugs live on for centuries. |