Persian Gharajeh

Persian GharajehGharajeh (Karadja, Karaja) rugs are heirloom textiles that were hand woven in or near the village of Qarajeh, Heris (Heriz), northeast of Tabriz in the Iranian province of East Azerbaijan. The unique design characteristics of Karaja rugs distinguish them from other Northwestern Persian (Iranian) rugs and carpets. Although the strong pattern is usually rectilinear, it can mimic other rug styles, namely the Heriz with its medallion style. A typical

these large-sized

The design of Bidjar rugs consist of a medallion in the centre of the rug

These carpets are exciting and unique

Ziggler Chobis were commissioned in 1883 by a German company operating in England

which enables the high intricacy and detail found in the patterns

hence their loose or moderate weave

natural or uncut) is a primitive

luxurious pile with an instantly recognizable overall Boteh (paisley) or Herati pattern in strong reds and blues on an ivory background

are common

burnt orange

one of the things that sets antique Malayer rugs apart is an exquisitely detailed border that almost rivals the equally complex patterns within the field

but the Sumak is created using a tapestry weaving technique in which the weft – decorative rather than structural – is woven through a number of warp strands before being looped back