Sultanabad Rugs
Sultanabad (Arak) is an old city in northwest Iran, and is renowned for the high quality rugs woven with bold floral patterns. Most rug production took place in the late 19th century when European companies commissioned large decorative rugs for the European market. Sultanabad rugs are characterized by three general motifs. One is the Herati, distinguished by a flower within a diamond that is flanked by curving leaves, which sometimes resemble fish. Another is the Sarouk, named for a village in the Arak area and features central medallions. A third motif of Sultanabad rugs, the Semovar, features recurring rather than central medallions. The rugs in our Sultanabad collection are based on these beautiful floral patterns, but have been made in much finer qualities in Pakistan.
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|jaldar pattern|super kashan rugs what are thgeir thicknesSoumak Rugs
Soumak is a rare type of Kilim. However, geniunely speaking, Soumak is not a Kilim but a different variety in flat-woven textiles. Soumak is embroided (not weaved) and its threads are rather left uncut/stranded at the back. They employ different styles of tribal motifs, predominantly geomatric and bird motifs. Soumaks rugs have high value and are most suitable for comtemporary, modern decor. Soumak rugs in our collection are made of finest-quality Biljik wool (from Belgium) in southern Afghanistan.
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|Soumak carpets buyer guideSarouk Carpets & Rugs
Sarouk (also spelled Saruq) is a village located in the province of Markazi in central Iran. Sarouk rugs are made in and around this village in both village and workshop settings. In general these well-known rugs are of very high quality. They are woven with good quality wool on cotton foundation with the asymmetrical knot. Sarouk rugs had been famous for floral designs with the central medallion. They were the most popular until this was replaced with the pattern of detached floral sprays on burgundy or dark pink backgrounds in the early 20th century. Sarouk rugs can be geometric or curvilinear in pattern.
Qum Carpets & Rugs
Qum rugs are associated with the city of Qum in Central Iran. Adored for their finesse and quality, Qum rugs are among the finest in the world. Mostly in small sizes, the rugs in our Qum collection, from Iran and China, are all beautiful silk pieces with thin piles. The patterns are highly curvilinear. All these rugs have high knot count ranging from 625 KPSI (knots per square inch) up to more than 1700 KPSI. These pieces are a beautiful addition to any home, whether you want them on floor or hang them on wall.
Mahal Carpets & Rugs
The Mahal rugs are linked to the area of Mahallat near Arak in west-central Iran. Mahal rugs are distinctively hand-woven both in curvilinear as well as geometric patterns. Mahal designs have proved such an enduring success that it is now made in many other carpet producing centers in Orient today. The Mahals in our collection have elegant all-over patterns which suits modern or traditional interiors.
Kirman Rugs
Kirman rugs are normally associated with the city of Kirman in South-East Iran, and are well-known for their very artistic designs. Kirman rugs are of very high quality falling in the same class as Tabriz and Isfahan rugs. Kirman rugs in our collection are highly distinctive rugs primarily in highly floral medallion or all over designs, with wool pile on cotton base in more muted and complimentary tones for any background.
Khal Mohammadi Carpets & Rugs
Khal Mohammadis represent some of the best of Afghan weaving today. In actuality, Khal Mohammad is an Ersari Turkoman who is known for as an innovative rug producer and master dyer from Northern Afghanistan. The Khal Mohammadi rugs look very attractive and generally have short piles. Working with natural dyes Khal Mohammed has expertly created attractive Afghan rugs with excellent wool and beautiful color.
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|khal mohammadi rugs|kazak carpetsKazak Rugs
Today’s Kazak is a modern shape of old Caucasian rugs which strictly adheres to traditional design elements of the Caucasus. It has elements such as the stepped hooked polygons, geometrical medallions and rosettes, presented in more stylized manner and with a new dimension. Natural dyes produce soft luminous shades and abrashes causing a beautiful sheen. Handspun woolen yarn is normally used in the variety of vibrant warm colors. Kazaks rugs in our collection are all fine quality pieces from Afghanistan made with Ghazni handspun wool and natural dyes.
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|kazak rugsKashan Carpets & Rugs
Kashan rugs are most famous of Persian carpet design for their expansive floral patterns and all-over Shah Abbas field. Kashan in its actuality is a city in central Iran, with a long history of carpet making dating back to 16th century. Mughal Kashan rugs in our collection are woven in Pakistan with much higher qualities than the average Persian Kashan woven these days. With 256 knots per square inch, the weave on these beautiful carpets is outstanding. In addition, the carpets’ neutral color palette ensures an easy match in a variety of settings.
Jaldar Rugs
Jaldar design originated in Pakistan with inspiration from traditional Sarouk and Yamud designs. A typical Jaldar design is often in silk and wool with similar Gul motifs, although more elongated and diamond-shaped, to a Bokhara rug repeated in rows. They are famous for their thick wool pile and beautiful sheen, and the feel of the wool is soft and velvety, with a very dense, hand-knotted pile. Jaldar rugs are normally distinguished by their characteristic red to red-brown background color, with white, beige, black and blue are other colors commonly used. The knot counts range from 144 to 242 knots per square inch.
