Antique Persian Farahan Rug - Size: 12'2 X 9'2

Serapi rugs are a type of Persian rug that originates from the region around Heriz in northwestern Iran. These rugs are highly regarded for their bold, geometric designs, rich colors...

Mahal rugs are Persian rugs that originate from the Mahal region in western Iran, near Arak. These rugs are highly regarded for their excellent craftsmanship, vibrant colors, and int...

Antique Farahan Rug in Wool and Cotton 6'6x4'6 Key Details: Pile:Wool Foundation:Cotton Origin: Farahan Design: The Tree of Life Approximate Age: over 100 years Quality (KPI): 225 C...

Farahan rugs are a type of Persian rug that hails from the Farahan region in northwestern Iran. Known for their refined craftsmanship, elegant designs, and soft, plush texture, Farah...

Antique Heriz rug. Measures: 9.2'' x 12.2''.

Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 8’10" x 12’2". The scatter and room size pieces made in the Arak/Sultanabad area, between 1880 and 1910, with firm and leathery well-woven texture...

Pakistan rug Tabriz design, hand knotted Design: Tabriz Color: Black border, beige The art of weaving developed in the region comprising Pakistan at a time when few other civilizations employed it. Excavations at Moenjodaro and Harappa, ancient cities of the Indus valley civilization, have established that the inhabitants used spindles and spun a wide variety of weaving materials. Some historians consider that the Indus Valley civilization first developed the use of woven textiles. Carpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present-day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century with the coming of the first Muslim conquerors, the Afghan Ghaznavids and the Ghaurids. It can with more certainty be traced to the beginning of the Mughal Dynasty in the early 16th century, when the last successor of Timur, Babur, extended his rule from Kabul, Afghanistan to Dhaka, Bangladesh and founded the Mughal Empire. Under the patronage of the Mughals, local craftsmen adopted Persian techniques and designs. Carpets woven in the Punjab at that time (often called Lahore carpets today) made use of motifs and decorative styles found in Mughal architecture. Photograph of carpet weavers in Karachi Jail, 1873 During the Mughal period, the carpets made on the South Asia became so famous that demand for them spread abroad. These carpets boasted distinctive designs and high knot densities. Carpets made for the Mughal emperors, including Jahangir and Shah Jahan, were of the finest quality. Under Shah Jahan's reign, Mughal carpet-weaving took on a new aesthetic and entered its classical phase. The carpets woven in Lahore were the first to reach European markets, including England, as far back as 17th century. During the British colonial era, prison weaving was established in district and female jails in cities such as Lahore and Karachi. Carpet-weaving outside of jails was revived after the independence when Pakistan's carpet-weaving industry flourished.[1] At present, hand knotted carpets are made by Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan, making carpets and one of the country's leading export products. Hand knotted rug manufacture is Pakistan's second-largest cottage and small industry. The craftsmen have the capacity to produce any type of carpet using all the popular motifs of guls, medallions, paisleys (botehs), traceries, and geometric designs in various combinations. Pak Persian Persian inspired curvilinear and/or floral designs, usually styled from old Kashan...

76780 Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug,10'06 x 13'07. ​A Persian Farahan rug, also known as Farahan Sarouk, is a hand-knotted rug originating from the Farahan region in Iran, renowned for its intricate designs, rich color palette, and high-quality craftsmanship. Made in villages and towns within the Farahan region, these rugs feature central medallion motifs surrounded by intricate floral or geometric patterns, woven with top-quality wool on a cotton foundation, sometimes accented with silk. Farahan rugs are highly valued for their durability, beauty, and ability to retain value over time, reflecting the rich tradition of rug weaving in the region.​ Exemplifying the quintessential Arts and Crafts style, this antique Persian Farahan rug...