Bakhshayesh rug in history

Bakhshayesh is a city located 80 kilometers from Tabriz and neighboring Heriz. This city has changed from a rural to an urban area in recent years. The city currently has a population of about 6,000, nearly a third of whom are active in rug weaving or the supply chain of handmade rugs. The rug weaving period in the Bakhshayesh region is divided into two periods.

The first period was until the end of the 12th century, when, with the increasing demand from Americans and Europeans for carpets from the Heriz, Bakhshayesh, etc. regions, special designs were woven and exported. After the 13th century, designers in this region adapted their designs to the tastes of customers and launched newer designs. Along with the Heriz rug, the Bakhshaish rug (Bakhshayesh rug) has managed to achieve world fame and present beautiful designs.

                    Bakshaish rug, late 19TH century

What are the characteristics of Bakhshayesh rugs?

• The dyeing of Bakshaish rugs is done chemically and herbally.
• The density of knots is about 20 to 25 knots per 7 centimeters or a thousand knots per square decimeter.
• The Bakhshayesh rug is one of the coarsely woven rural carpets.
• These carpets are usually woven in sizes of 6, 9 and 12 meters.
• Fine wool is used for the pile and cotton for the warp and weft of Bakhshayesh rugs.
• Bakhshayesh rugs use symmetrical knots or Turkish knots.
• The dominant design of these rugs is a large octagonal diamond-shaped medallion that is geometric in shape.
• A variety of Shah-Abbasi flowers and broken buds are woven into the carpet field.
• The weaving method of the Bakhshaish rug is double-weft(Lool-baft).
• The colors red, white, and navy are widely used in these carpets.
• Bakhshaish rugs can be considered environmentally friendly carpets.

You can read this article about natural dyes: Types of Natural Dyes in Carpets and Their Characteristics

Joe Biden visits the departments of state where he is surrounded by Bakshaish rug

Bakhshayesh rug for sale

Bakhshayesh rugs are very popular all over the world due to their geometric designs and high durability. These carpets have been adorning European and American palaces for years. These carpets are so durable that if used properly, they will last for years. The price of Bakhshayesh rugs depends on their age and size. If you love buying Bakhshayesh rugs, Vernacarpets has a wide variety of these carpets. In this article, we have tried to talk a little about Bakhshayesh rugs. If you have any comments, please share them with us.

Bakshaish Carpet in the American Museum