Tehran Rug History

In 1795, Tehran was chosen as the official capital of Iran during the Qajar period. Tehran is located in north-central Iran. Carpet weaving in Tehran dates back to the late 19th century. Although Tehran does not have a long history of rug-weaving, it produced rugs that were on par with Tabriz rugs and Kashan rugs during this period. In the early 20th century, Tehran rugs were produced on a medium scale and were put on the market.

                        Tehran, Iran

After about 50 years, with the outbreak of World War I, the production of Tehran carpets stopped. Of course, after the war, similar rugs were produced in Varamin near Tehran and put on the market as Tehran rugs. Although Tehran rugs are no longer produced as before, the Tehran rug market has the largest inventory of hand-woven rugs from all over Iran. You can find a variety of new and old carpets of different quality in the Tehran market.

                             Antique Silk Tehran Rug

Tehran Rug Features

• Tehran Persian rugs usually have medallion or all-over, vase and prayer designs.
• It has a wool pile and cotton warp. Sometimes silk was used to make the carpet look luxurious.
• It often has a red, light blue, and gold background. Green, brown, and cream colors were also used on the edges of the carpet.
• The Persian or asymmetrical knot and the double-weft technique were used to weave Tehran rugs.
• It was usually produced in sizes from 1.5 square meters to 12 square meters.
• Persian Tehran rugs were produced densely and with high quality.
• The number of knots(raj) of rugs is usually about 50 to 60 knots per 7 centimeters.

      Antique Tehran rug, Haj-Khanomi Design

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Tehran rugs for Sale

Tehran Persian rugs are famous for their artistic designs. These designs all originate from Iranian tradition and culture. The use of first-class and high-quality materials has made these carpets luxurious. These rugs are woven in limited numbers and are available in the market. Tehran rugs are all antique and old carpets and have high value. The price of Tehran rugs is relatively high and depends on the quality of the weave, design, and size. If you are planning to buy Tehran rugs, it is better to visit reputable carpet stores and get help from experts. You can contact the Vernacarpets online collection in this regard. We will help you make a safe purchase.

                                 Silk Tehran rug