Zanjan Rug History

Zanjan is a city in northwestern Iran, originally called Zangan. The residents of this city have been weaving carpets for more than 3,000 years. “Dr. Ali Hosuri”, a researcher with a background in Iranian handmade rugs, believes that the history of rug weaving in the west of Zanjan province and the villages of Angouran dates back to the Bronze Age.

                               Dr. Ali Hosuri

Carpet weaving, along with animal husbandry and agriculture, has been one of the most essential ways of making a living in this province. Almost all women are engaged in carpet weaving along with men. Artists in this region have woven beautiful rugs that are considered among the most valuable Iranian handicrafts. Zanjan rugs are woven under the influence of the rugs of Tabriz, Bijar, and Qom.

                               Zanjan, Iran

What is Zanjan rug?

The Afshar are a Turkic-speaking Iranian tribe, many of whom live in Zanjan. Of course, the Afshar tribe is also located in the provinces of Khorasan and Kerman. They were familiar with a variety of carpet weaving skills and created the Afshar rug. These rugs are blue and red and usually have geometric patterns. Afshar rugs are easily coordinated with minimalist and modern decorations due to their geometric elements. These kind of rugs are woven from wool rich in lanolin, which is highly durable.

                       Afshar Zanjan rug

Another of the oldest rugs in Zanjan is the Qoltoq rug. Qoltoq is a village around Zanjan where the art of carpet weaving has been popular for many years. One of the distinctive features of this carpet is the turquoise blue color that is visible on the edge of the rug. The original design of the Qoltoq carpet is a medallion, the central medallion symbolizing the pond or space of Ferdows in Iranian culture. This rural rug has wool fibers, a heavy and dense weave. The density of the Qoltoq rug sometimes reaches 28-30 knots in 7 cm.

                         Qoltoq Zanjan rug

Due to the presence of a skilled and abundant workforce in Zanjan province, silk rugs with the design of Qom rugs have been produced for about 50 years. Weaving silk rugs has increased significantly due to the high income of this type of rug. Of course, it is worth noting that the all-silk rugs of Zanjan compete in quality with the rugs of Qom and Isfahan.

You can read this article about caring for Zanjan rugs: How to Protect the Roots of the Rug?

 Zanjan Rugs Features

• Both symmetrical knots and asymmetrical knots are used to weave Zanjan Persian rugs. But the Persian knot is more common.
• Wool fibers are used for the pile and cotton for the warp and weft. Sometimes goat hair is also used for the pile.
• Zanjan Persian area rugs are woven in small and medium sizes.
• Dark red, blue, and brown colors are used in this type of carpet.
• Zanjan carpet designs are often geometric and similar to Bijar rugs.
• These rugs have relatively good quality and durability.

                                   Zanjan rug

Zanjan Rugs for sale

In this article, we have tried to introduce you to some of the rugs of Zanjan province. Zanjan carpets are usually among the high-quality yet low-priced Iranian carpets. The price of Zanjan rugs usually depends on their age and size. People can easily afford to buy these rugs. If you are interested in buying Zanjan rugs, you can contact the online experts at Vernacarpets. They will guide you toward a safe and secure purchase.

                Zanjan Rug In Modern Decoration