Persian Gharajeh

Persian GharajehGharajeh (Karadja, Karaja) rugs are heirloom textiles that were hand woven in or near the village of Qarajeh, Heris (Heriz), northeast of Tabriz in the Iranian province of East Azerbaijan. The unique design characteristics of Karaja rugs distinguish them from other Northwestern Persian (Iranian) rugs and carpets. Although the strong pattern is usually rectilinear, it can mimic other rug styles, namely the Heriz with its medallion style. A typical

These durable rugs are woven by tough Kurdish people in the city of Bidjar

eye-catching carpet and high quality

copper tones

Dominant colours are madder reds

the art of rug-making – which was the primary means of creative expression – was also instructional

Very similar in design

These long runners feature simple geometric patterns – with or without a central medallion

Dragons and eagles were prominent

no humans or animals appear in these rugs

these one-of-a-kind antique Lilian rugs are heavy

a symmetrical repeating motif of four

Kashan rugs are made in all sizes with high quality wool and beautiful motifs outlined in silk