Traditional rugs are Persian rugs and Oriental rugs in styles and designs that can be traced back from hundreds to thousands of years. They are highly sought after by consumers, rug dealers and rug collectors.

HANDWOVEN, TRADITIONAL AREA RUGS INCREASE IN VALUE

With designs that can be traced to specific tribal regions, villages and cities, such as Tabriz, Isfahan, Mashad, Shiraz and Qum, traditional rugs often increase in value as they age.

Hand woven by Persian rug and Oriental rug craftsmen using methods and materials rooted in antiquity, traditional rugs are unique and durable pieces of useable art that become more appealing as time passes.

TRADITIONAL PERSIAN RUG DESIGNS

Available in sizes ranging from small to large area rugs and rug runners, the traditional rug comes in a wide variety of styles. Woven mainly with wool on a strong cotton foundation, a Persian wool rug can last for generations.

Tabriz rugs are characterized by their curvilinear and hunting patterns as well as dense floral designs.

Isfahan Persian wool rugs feature symmetrical, well balanced, extremely colorful designs.

The Shah Abbas design appearing on many Mashad Persian carpets includes a large central medallion and unique, elongated corners.

Shiraz rugs contain fields of diamonds and a distinctive barber pole-effect. They are renowned examples of the Oriental rugs native to Persia.

Hamadan Persian rugs tend to be long and narrow, reflecting their roots as sleeping mats.

Kashmar rugs tend to be very large and tell stories of the history and cultural life of the Kashan region of Persia in their pictorial designs.

Sarough rugs can feature curvilinear or geometric designs in an all-over or medallion layout, but always include a motif of elegant vines.

Qum Persian rugs typically contain curvilinear patterns in reds, blues and ivory.

Rugs from Ardabil are distinguished by their diamond-shaped medallions and all-over octagon patterns.

Bakhtiari rugs, a distinctive example of the Persian carpet, feature flower and tendril motifs within geometric compartments as well as decorated fields with lattice designs.

TRADITIONAL PERSIAN AREA RUGS-AUTHENTIC AND LUXURIOUS

Frequently presented as gifts to royalty and diplomats, traditional Persian rugs and Oriental rugs are recognized as luxurious and elegant and will add depth to any room. Arriving with a certificate of authenticity and a history of its provenance and design, a traditional rug is sure to become a point of interest in your home.

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PERSIAN AND ORIENTAL AREA RUGS-ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BY TRADITION

Persian rug and Oriental rug weavers create environmentally friendly traditional rugs. Relying on natural dyes and historic technologies, they pass their ancestral knowledge from generation to generation in a time-honored fashion.