Persian carpets and rugs, which are world famous, have various types, based on their different kinds of materials, patterns, and designs. As the country has a long history of weaving and producing carpets and rugs, the variety of its carpets and rugs is more than in other places in the world. here is a brief description of different types of Persian rugs and carpets according to their materials, patterns, designs, and density. Persian rugs and carpets have different types based on the ways they are made and weaved. So, there are two kinds of rugs: hand-woven rugs and machine-woven rugs. Every hand-woven carpet is unique. Because it has been weaved and made in a unique way. The two hand-made carpets are not the same as each other completely. If you look at some similarities apparently, they are completely different in you consider them carefully. Another type of carpet is machine woven. This type of carpet which is produced on a large scale is very cheaper than a hand-woven one. Obviously, all bodies of the same category are completely similar to each other. There is a different type of carpets according to patterns and designs. As mentioned before, the hand-woven carpet is unique, and its patterns and designs are also unique. There are hundreds of different and various designs in the hand-woven carpets which mostly derive from the region, cities, or villages where carpets are made. The machine-woven carpet which roots and originates in the hand-woven carpets also has various classic and modern patterns and designs. There are different types of rugs and carpets based on their materials. Silky and woolen carpets are very magnificent and expensive. Most machine-woven carpets are made of industrial materials like polyester, acrylic, and nylon. we have different types of carpets according to reeds and density. So, there are 500 reeds, 700 reeds, 1000 reeds, 1200 and 1500 reeds which one has a different density. Based on the materials, patterns, designs, reeds, and density, Persian carpet has different types. The hand-woven Persian carpet is world famous, but machine-woven carpet which is produced with the latest invented machines and high-quality materials is very similar to hand-made carpet, with very low and reasonable prices.
Geometric Persian Rug
The geometric pattern is one of the popular patterns that used in Persian carpets and rugs. This pattern has been used for a long time in the regions. Different geometric patterns are used in this type of carpet. As American famous writer, Edgard Allan Poe in his famous essay "The Philosophy of Furniture" says the 'carpet is the soul of the apartment', this pattern can be used as the core of decoration in the home and other decors can be set to this geometric patterned carpet. Geometric pattern rugs and carpets are produced in various colors. It may produce in cool and neutral colors or in sharp and acute colors. It depends on the good taste of customers to choose one color or design from various types of this pattern. The cool and neutral's advantage is that it can't change the mean color pattern of the room. You can this use this carpet in living rooms or dining rooms and it can be convenient for other decors. People who like the sharp and colorful decoration can use sharper colors. If you use these colors, it is recommended that other decors and furniture be neutral, and the carpet is the core decoration in the room. The most important characteristic of the geometric pattern is that it can match and set easily to other colors in the room.
Tribal Rug Types
Tribal rugs and carpets are some types of Persian carpets that were weaved by tribesmen and tribeswomen. The carpet which is produced mostly from the wool obtained from sheep and goats has different patterns and designs with various colors. The patterns and designs of this carpet are mostly inspired by the nature that tribes live in. There are many types of tribal carpets and rugs that are mostly named by the name of the tribe that weaves the carpet and rug. For instance, there are very famous Persian tribal carpets in various regions of the country, like the tribes of Kirman, tribes of Fars, or Ilats, which one has many subtribes. The Kirman subtribes are Afshar, Pechqchi, Jebal Brezi, Mahni, and Arabs which have their own carpets and rugs. Other regions also have many tribes with different names and their own rugs and carpet. The most famous tribal carpet is Qashqai. Qashqai rugs and carpets weaved by skillful tribeswomen are magnificent. The Qashqai weavers, who mostly live in the skirt of mountains and deserts, inspire patterns and designs from nature and use them in the carpet. Besides the patterns, another important specification of Qashqai rugs and carpets is their material and wool which are obtained from special sheep raised by the tribe. Colors that are used in the weft and pile yarn of rugs and carpets increase the beauty of the carpets. The patterns and designs of the carpet are mostly named in name of the weavers of the carpet. These hand-woven carpets are unique.
Persian Rug Designs Meaning
The designs of Persian rugs and carpets have their own meanings. In fact, these designs reflect the culture of the time they have been designed and used by carpet weavers. Persian Carpet Company introduced the 19 most famous carpet designs that belong to a specific historical era. Ancient and Islamic era. Some designs were used in the ancient or Islamic eras to reflect the culture of the day. these carpets usually use mosques and other Islamic buildings. Another design named Shah Abbasi designs which reflect the Shah Abas Safavian empire and other Safavian emperor’s era. Another important design is Aslimi which means Branch. It is because different branches, especially tree branches used in the design. Other designs are Afshan, Botaee, Qafqazi, Bandi, Tree designs, Turkman, Hunting designs, Dhabi, and many other designs which one has their own meaning. To conclude, there are many Persian carpet designs that reflect the era that which the carpet was introduced and have their own meaning. they are historic, Islamic, or natural. These designs give the Persian carpets and rugs a variety that can't seem to other products. Our company has longtime experience in exporting high-quality carpets and rugs.
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