Nahavand Rug History

Nahavand County is located in the southwest of Hamadan, where we have already become familiar with Hamadan rugs. The area of ​​Nahavand is about 1450 square kilometers and is the third most important city in Hamedan province. The Nahavand region is one of the regions where animal husbandry and agriculture are highly prosperous. Due to easy access to sheep wool, rug weaving has a long history in this region.

What is a Nahavand rug?

Nahavand rugs have attractive and warm colors, which is why many European countries, especially the cold Scandinavian countries, are very interested in these carpets. All Nahavand rugs have wonderful designs and colors, a significant part of which is exported abroad. This has caused the weaving of Persian Nahavand rugs to flourish even more than before. If you love buying Nahavand rugs, it is better to familiarize yourself with their features.

Nahavand Oshvand Rug

 Features of Nahavand rug

• Shiny and soft wool is the most important ingredient of Nahavand handwoven carpets.
• Both types of symmetric and asymmetric knots are used in the weaving of Nahavand Persian rugs.
• These rugs have long and relatively thick piles that provide more comfort and warmth.
• Nahavand rugs are often woven in geometric and broken designs.
• The background of these rugs is usually black and bright colors such as red and orange are woven on it.
• The colors used in this carpet are: cream, navy blue, bright dark green and golden yellow.
• It is one of the very good carpets as a dowry rug.

Nahavand rug Patterns

As we said, Nahavand rugs have geometric designs. Because of these special designs and warm colors, these carpets are very suitable for modern decoration.  Among the designs of Nahavand, Oshvand designs, Lachak-Toranj, White-Lachak, Tree of Life, and Heidar-Goli are very famous. Oshvand design is one of the famous designs of Nahavand rug, which has a round medallion called Shamse (sun).

Nahavand Rug With Gol-Heidar Design

How to identify Nahavand rugs?

• Nahavand carpets are woven with a single-weft technique.
• Symmetry in designs is one of the features of Nahavand rug.
• Cotton is used for the warp and weft of Nahavand rugs.
• Nahavand rugs are woven in densities of 30 to 40 knots per 7 cm.
• These carpets are often woven in medium sizes, smaller than 6 meters.

Lovely Tree of Life Nahavand Carpet

Nahavand rug for sale

Nahavand rugs are among the most durable and valuable Iranian handmade rugs. The price of Nahavand rugs is usually higher than similar wool carpets due to their great popularity in domestic and foreign markets. However, considering the value these carpets give to home decor, they are always worth buying. The price of Nahavand rugs depends on their size and design. Some Nahavand rug designs, such as the Tree of Life, have a higher price. To be sure of the quality of the Nahavand rug you are buying, you can contact the experts of the Vernacarpets online collection and view the available carpets. Our experts will guide you towards a safe and enjoyable purchase.

Vintage Persian Nahavand Rug,5*10,California