Semnan Rug History

Semnan is one of the vast provinces of Iran. Semnan is the capital of this province and is located in the south of the Alborz Mountains, 216 km from Tehran. Various ethnic groups, including Turks, Kurds, and Persians, live in this city, but most speak Persian. This area was considered a strategic area during the Achaemenid period and enjoyed a glorious period during the Parthian period. The history of Semnan rugs dates back to the Sassanid period. In Sangsar city, one of the cities in this province, a type of kilim is woven that has its roots in Sassanid art. 

                      Iran, Semnan province

Modern carpet weaving in this province dates back to about 150 years ago. The diversity of Semnan’s climate allows for the growth of various plant species that provide a variety of dyeing materials. Wool and cotton are also found in large quantities in this province. Initially, Semnan rugs were woven with the designs of Isfahan rugs and Kashan rugs, but later designers came up with new designs. Most Semnan rugs have national designs.

Semnan Rug Features

• In Semnan rugs, high-quality wool is used for the pile and cotton for the warp.
• The symmetrical knot is mostly used to weave Semnan rugs.
• Semnan carpets are a type of urban-style carpet.
• All-over, Interconnected, and afshan designs are used in Semnan rugs.
• Blue, green, ivory, red, and orange colors are common in these carpets.
• In the past, the fibers were dyed using a vegetable method, but today they are dyed using a chemical method.
• The knot density in these carpets varies from 25 to 65 knots per 7 cm.
• Semnan carpets are woven in small sizes up to 12 square meters.

                                     Semnan rug

Semnan Rug for Sale

Semnan handmade rugs are one of the oldest handmade rugs in Iran. The quality of the wool of Semnan rugs places them in the category of high-end carpets. The price of Semnan rugs depends on the quality of the wool and their age. If you are interested in buying Semnan carpets, you can contact the experts at Vernacarpets. They will help you make a comfortable and safe purchase.

                                   Semnan rug