{"title":"New Arrivals","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"27116-hamadan-hand-knotted-handmade-persian-rug-carpet-tribal-nomadic-authentic-size-165-x-34","title":"27116-Hamadan Hand-Knotted\/Handmade Persian Rug\/Carpet Tribal\/Nomadic Authentic\/ Size: 16'5\" x 3'4\"\/500cm x 102cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WvPkzdu93-0?si=RY10DiAi07YKy1Pl\" class=\"podcast-video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"Hamadan podcast\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/Hamadan.jpg?v=1756793646\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eNR: \u003c\/strong\u003e27116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eHamadan \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e16'5\" x 3'4\"\/500cm x 102cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003eIran \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePile: \u003c\/strong\u003eWool \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase: \u003c\/strong\u003eCotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHAMADAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e          \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHamadans are hand-knotted on a vertical loom using a cotton warp and weft.  Usually the weft is a single thread and the pile is of good quality wool sometimes mixed with camel hair, which is clipped medium to medium\/long.  These carpets use the Turkish knot with a density varying between 30 and 100 knots to the square inch.  Almost all Hamadans have a fringe on one side while the opposite side terminates in a narrow selvedge.  They are made in a wide range of sizes, though very large items are rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of carpets known as Hamadan come from around fifty villages scattered over an area some sixty miles around the city.  They possess a certain primitive charm and village authenticity, which is often the focal point of collectable appeal.  The materials, by contrast, are of a very good quality.  The different Hamadan areas are often called, improperly, Mosul, perhaps because it was to this city that carpets made in western Persia were sent for onward transmission to Constantinople.  The best-known carpets of the Hamadan group are Borchelu and Khamseh.  The first are carpets woven in the villages found to the east of Hamadan.  The field is typically a red background decorated with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eherati\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emotifs, which are diamond-shaped geometric forms with floral heads both inside and surrounding.  Often, too, there is a central medallion, sometimes floral and sometimes geometric, on an ivory background.  The four corners repeat the central medallion pattern.  The border is the classic one of three bands; the two guards have rosettes joined by a snake-like decoration and the central one repeats the decorative motifs of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKhamseh is a region situated to the north of Hamadan and Khamseh carpets are among the best of the region.  Their decoration has a central medallion in geometric form.  These examples have four quarters at the sides, which are triangular and are decorated with the same motifs as the central medallion.  Three bands with various decorations and very stylized designs form the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach village has its own distinct variations, but there are a few overall characteristics that unify them into one relatively cohesive group.  The Hamadan palette is dominated by reds, blues and whites, with greens, gold and yellow ochres as subsidiary hues; the design repertoire is based on geometric medallion-and-corner,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eherati\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eboteh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eschemes, and those which employ detached floral sprays in an allover fashion, similar to those employed in the nearby village of Sarough.  They also make frequent use of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eherati\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eboteh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eschemes, the latter of which are stylized leaf-like floral symbols that appear similar to a Paisley pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Range and Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOW TO MEDIUM\/HIGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The overall investment potential of Hamadans has tended to be rather low, but the finer examples - in particular older Borchelus - have always been collectable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArticles \u0026amp; Videos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamadan\"\u003eWikipedia Entry (Article)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r-LAd8la-Hw\"\u003eHamadan City (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZJXJ2jFwkpE\"\u003eLandscapes \u0026amp; Nature (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babak's Oriental Carpets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45232953950386,"sku":"27116","price":1759.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/381108-1.jpg?v=1743121616"},{"product_id":"27121-tabriz-persian-hand-knotted-carpet-authentic-traditional-carpet-rug-size-411-x-35","title":"27121- Tabriz Persian Hand-knotted Carpet Authentic\/Traditional Carpet\/Rug\/Size: 4'11\" x 3'5\"\/150cm x 104cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca class=\"podcast-video\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZbBvbvW6TAA?si=As6uAeiUeQzhPsqw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/Tabriz_podcast.jpg?v=1755692409\" alt=\"Tabriz podcast\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eNR:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27121\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTabriz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e'11\" x 3'5\"\/150cm x 104cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCotton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated at the north-western side of the country with a population of approximately 2 Million people, Tabriz, is the capital of the East Azerbaijan province and the sixth most populous city in Iran. The city is one of the most prominent carpet production centers of Iran as well, with designers and knotters so professional, capable of displaying\u003cspan\u003e the most diverse patterns; from medallions at the center, and Herati motifs at the border, all the way to figural, pictorial, and even 3D patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Tabriz pieces feature a central medallion with all-over designs of floral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emotifs, echoing the characteristics of Ardabil pieces, yet each one is a unique work of art. As for the color combination, Tabriz carpets range from multicolored, bright renderings with blue or red fields to subdued palettes in shades of brown, ivory, saffron, and green. In a sense, there is no “typical” Tabriz design, yet the fine execution of patterns and balanced use of colours define the \"typical\" Tabriz work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTabriz pieces come almost exclusively from the city itself; the majority are knotted in production centers where there are quite a large number of looms.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent types of carpets are handmade in these manufacturing sites\u003c\/span\u003e using local wool. The main characteristic of Azeri wool is its combination of sheer delicacy and incredible durability. As a result, Tabriz works always showcase a professional level of craftsmanship while being almost indestructible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven their supreme quality, a huge silk-culture evolves around Tabriz pieces; a\u003cspan\u003es a result, t\u003c\/span\u003ehey belong to a very high price range. \u003cspan\u003eTheir larger carpets start from 10' in length, and 6' in width, for the price of $ 15000, and they go all the way to 12' in length, and 8' in width, for the price of $ 30000 and above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarpet enthusiasts and private collectors sometimes find Tabriz works that come in 100% silk with gold fringes. This is exactly what makes them a very sound investment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information, please call us at: +1 250 480 7114 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArticles \u0026amp; Videos:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\"\u003eWikipedia Entry (Article)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_Yxp45pW-tA\"\u003eShowcase (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cg8QjPqJCDU\"\u003eExhibition (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Fh42wgu2wew\"\u003eLandscapes \u0026amp; Nature (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babak's Oriental Carpets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45233134010546,"sku":"27121","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/398760-1.jpg?v=1743121817"},{"product_id":"27122-tabriz-persian-hand-knotted-carpet-authentic-traditional-carpet-rug-size-411-x-35","title":"27122- Tabriz Persian Hand-knotted Carpet Authentic\/Traditional Carpet\/Rug\/Size: 4'11\" x 3'5\"\/150cm x 104cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca class=\"podcast-video\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZbBvbvW6TAA?si=As6uAeiUeQzhPsqw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/Tabriz_podcast.jpg?v=1755692409\" alt=\"Tabriz podcast\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eNR:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27122\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTabriz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e'11\" x 3'5\"\/150cm x 104cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCotton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated at the north-western side of the country with a population of approximately 2 Million people, Tabriz, is the capital of the East Azerbaijan province and the sixth most populous city in Iran. The city is one of the most prominent carpet production centers of Iran as well, with designers and knotters so professional, capable of displaying\u003cspan\u003e the most diverse patterns; from medallions at the center, and Herati motifs at the border, all the way to figural, pictorial, and even 3D patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Tabriz pieces feature a central medallion with all-over designs of floral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emotifs, echoing the characteristics of Ardabil pieces, yet each one is a unique work of art. As for the color combination, Tabriz carpets range from multicolored, bright renderings with blue or red fields to subdued palettes in shades of brown, ivory, saffron, and green. In a sense, there is no “typical” Tabriz design, yet the fine execution of patterns and balanced use of colours define the \"typical\" Tabriz work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTabriz pieces come almost exclusively from the city itself; the majority are knotted in production centers where there are quite a large number of looms.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent types of carpets are handmade in these manufacturing sites\u003c\/span\u003e using local wool. The main characteristic of Azeri wool is its combination of sheer delicacy and incredible durability. 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The warp threads are usually light made of undyed brown sheep’s wool spun together.  The wefts are light and thin, and selvages are usually white over double or triple threads.  Cotton wefts are also seen, as are silk wefts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuba rugs and carpets are named for a town that is located within the Daghestan region of Caucasus not far from the Caspian Sea; these rugs are also considered a sub-division of Caucasian carpets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirvan rugs are attractive for their quiet, agreeable tints, and fine, even texture.  They are made in large quantities, and are readily sold.  The best are of white wool, but the inferior ones may hold cotton or goat’s hair.  Often blues and whites are the colors employed, with markings of red or yellow.  Sometimes there are stripes in the border – one wide stripe followed by a series of narrow ones.  The hook is a frequent design, and may be found in the field incasing some geometrical figure.  Sometimes a conventionalized floral design is observed in the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to the coming of the Russians, Daghestan was the only mountainous area of what is now Daghestan and the flat area near the sea was called Derbent.  When the Russians set up their administrative districts, they combined the two and called it “Daghestan.”  The key to identification is that the Daghestan rugs have a deeply ribbed back.  On a Kuba rug look for warp depression of about 45 to 70 degrees and for Daghestan rugs the warp depression will be over 70 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Range and Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEDIUM TO HIGH (Collectable Antiques)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any further questions please call us at: (250) 480-7114\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirvan \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eArticles \u0026amp; Videos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\"\u003eWikipedia Entry (Article)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vSiufFZBGvE\"\u003eCarpet Production (Video)\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uEx3c-FmwTE\"\u003eDocumentary (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babak's Oriental Carpets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46187697406130,"sku":"27129","price":499.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/IMG_5503-Copy.jpg?v=1765836773"},{"product_id":"27320-moud-handmade-hand-knotted-persian-rug-traditional-carpet-authentic-size-36-x-24-109cm-x-73cm","title":"27320-Moud Handmade \/Hand-Knotted Persian Rug\/Traditional\/Carpet Authentic\/ Size: 3'6\" x 2'4\" \/109cm x 73cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/thzcxpMNjro?si=lkE70R0aVxMfKfJL\" class=\"podcast-video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"Moud Podcast\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/Moud_a08a304d-e22e-4dd7-aaa0-763cab36dcc6.jpg?v=1756793646\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eNR: \u003c\/strong\u003e27320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eMoud\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e3'6\" x 2'4\" \/109cm x 73cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iran \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOUD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoud and neighbouring Birjand are two small adjacent towns south of Mashad, in the province of Khorrassan.  They have no buildings of interest and their chief product, apart from carpets, is barberry, which is used when dying with cochineal. Several villages in the surrounding area, the Rud-e-Shahrud valley, also produce carpets.            \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-knotted carpets of the area are characterized by consistency of design and quality. They always have a ground of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMahi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerati\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesign (the town of Herat lies some 300 km north-east in Afghanistan) on a cream background and sometimes there will be a circular medallion.  The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMahi\u003c\/em\u003e\/\u003cem\u003eHerati\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesign is a common diamond-shaped geometric form with floral heads both inside and surrounding.  The predominant colors are ivory, blue, red and brown. The warps and wefts are cotton, and the pile is wool. The borders are a version of the traditional Persian turtle border. All sizes are produced. The area is exceptional for regularly weaving square carpets of 2m x 2m – only Moud, Kerman and Abadeh make this size frequently. Because of their extreme regularity, Moud carpets are frequently copied in India.  Other weaving centers which come within the general category of Birjand are Khorasan, Kashmar, Sazevar and Semnan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEDIUM TO HIGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Generally, Mouds are a high quality carpet due to their limited output and represent both good value and investment potential.  Mouds are very popular in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any further questions please call us at: (250) 480-7114\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArticles \u0026amp; Videos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mud,_Iran\"\u003eWikipedia Entry (Article) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ES6TDSyOCEM\"\u003eCarpet Production (Video) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xk01kk7Utn8\"\u003eProvincial Landscapes \u0026amp; Nature (Video) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CPrGFNfOqLs\"\u003eCarpet Showcase (Video) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babak's Oriental Carpets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46876889546930,"sku":"27320","price":699.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/27320_rembg_a6ec2357-ebee-4d83-b88b-9273ae885400.png?v=1781490458"},{"product_id":"27422-shiraz-persian-hand-knotted-authentic-traditional-nomadic-tribal-size-99-x-64-297cm-x-193cm","title":"27422- Shiraz Persian Hand-knotted\/Authentic\/Traditional Nomadic\/Tribal \/ Size: 9'9\" x 6'4\"\/297cm x 193cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca class=\"podcast-video\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rI8VFIbSQgE?si=bF9tK3-MaNNwUxti\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/Shiraz_7010f4cc-01ba-4893-80ec-941dd267c2e8.jpg?v=1755692409\" alt=\"Shiraz Podcast\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e NR: \u003c\/strong\u003e27422\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eShiraz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e9'9\" x 6'4\"\/297cm x 193cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePile: \u003c\/strong\u003eWool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase: \u003c\/strong\u003eCotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a population of approximately 2 million people, Shiraz is the capital of the Fars province, and the fifth most populous city in Iran. The production of Shiraz pieces, however, is not limited to the city only. They are manufactured both in Shiraz, and in villages surrounding it. Shiraz carpets\u003cspan\u003e are usually made with wool warps and wefts. Having said that, there are also finer works that use cotton as warp and\/or weft.\u003c\/span\u003e As such, Shiraz rugs\u003cspan\u003e have earned quite a reputation for their durability and strength, which is exactly what makes them a very suitable candidate for covering the floor in high traffic areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most interesting facts about Shiraz pieces, perhaps, is that they are not produced in large workshops that are professionally set up. Instead, they are hand-made by nomadic knotters on home-made fixed looms. The pile of these oriental beauties is made of very lustrous and fine wool that has been shorn from local herds of sheep, and colored mainly using natural vegetable and root dyes. The finished product then, is taken to local markets to be sold to traders who put substantial collections of these nomadic beauties together and either export them, or sell them off to larger traders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Range and Value: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz carpets, in general, have a lower knot count as opposed to Qashqai or Abadeh works. As such, these tribal works come with quite thick, yet relatively lose piles. This means it is fairly easier to penetrate in Shiraz rugs' piles, which puts them in a lower tier with respect to quality compared to other Persian pieces. T\u003cspan\u003eheir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e smaller carpets start from 5' in length, and 3' in width, for approximately $ 400, and they go all the way to 8' in length, and 6' in width, for approximately $ 1200. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please call us at: +1 250 480 7114\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArticles \u0026amp; Videos: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shiraz\"\u003eWikipedia Entry (Article)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m_xcWKmgDMM\"\u003eLandscapes \u0026amp; Nature (Video) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xaBsaQwwV7Y\"\u003eCarpet Production (Video) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babak's Oriental Carpets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076487233714,"sku":"27422","price":2859.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/IMG_0216-Copy.jpg?v=1782259943"},{"product_id":"27785-kazak-hand-knotted-handmade-afghan-rug-carpet-tribal-nomadic-authentic-size-65-x-410-196cm-x-147cm","title":"27785-Kazak Hand-Knotted\/Handmade Afghan Rug\/Carpet Tribal\/Nomadic Authentic\/ Size: 6'5\" x 4'10\"\/196cm x 147cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca class=\"podcast-video\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2mKj6tjOYbU?si=KV5hO8C6GuUDzHKE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/Kazak.jpg?v=1755692409\" alt=\"Kazak Podcast\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eNR:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27785\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKazak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'5\" x 4'10\"\/196cm x 147cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfghanistan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKAZAK\/UZBEK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is said that Caucasian design Peshawar oriental rugs are mainly exported from Pakistan and Afghanistan, often made by Afghan weavers in their homes. These Rugs are sometimes referred to as \"pak caucasian\" rugs.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than featuring colors of typical Peshawar rugs, this particular variety often features significantly brighter reds, blues and ivory. A red field is one of the more popular of the three. Style of this variety of \"Kazak\" design Peshawar is also much different than typical examples of Peshawar weavings. Often designs feature geometric (or rectlinear) design elements and outlines, embracing Kazak designs of past. Often the foundation (and fringe) of this variety is cotton and of a grey or charcoal color tone. There are examples which may have a double cord cotton foundation, with each of a different color (at times light grey and deep charcoal to give the barber pole look). Edges (or selvages) often are flatwoven, and upwards of 1\/2\" wide using alternating red and blue yarn every 1\/2\" on each side.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese rugs come in a wide array of qualities and knot densities. However, there are 3 main qualities which are commercially available. Generally these rugs feature a very straight wool with a medium to high luster pile sheen and very thin and low pile height.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is said the wool is dyed with natural dyes, however, there are certain colors used in these rugs which may reflect a very low percentage of actual \"natural\" dyes. This variety of rug has been imported from Pakistan for the last 10 years or so, but weaving has migrated somewhat in recent years. It's not uncommon to find these rugs in a local retailer, or even bazaars around the globe.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrice Range and Value:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEDIUM TO MEDIUM HIGH\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any further questions please call us at: (250) 480-7114 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKazak \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eArticles \u0026amp; Videos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\"\u003eWikipedia Entry (Article)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vSiufFZBGvE\"\u003eCarpet Production (Video)\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uEx3c-FmwTE\"\u003eDocumentary (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cYYkl3be4Jw\"\u003eLandscapes and Nature (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babak's Oriental Carpets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47284287963314,"sku":"27785","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/IMG_0944_-_Copy.jpg?v=1787440799"},{"product_id":"27773-kelim-hand-woven-flat-weaved-afghan-kelim-carpet-modren-nomadic-authentic-size-911-x-69-302cm-x-205cm","title":"27773 - Kelim Hand-Woven\/Flat-Weaved\/Afghan Kelim\/Carpet Modren\/Nomadic Authentic\/Size: 9'11\" x 6'9\"\/302cm × 205cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"podcast-video\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OlINYiE1KSs?si=iNP1kJHBTdCM85xp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"Kelim Podcast\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/Kelim.jpg?v=1755692409\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eNR:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e27773\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKelim\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9'11\" x 6'9\"\/302cm ×  205cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWool\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKELIM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKelims are woven carpets in which coloured wefts form the face of the finished weaving.  This term also refers to the pile-less web sometimes found at either or both ends of a pile carpet. They are normally reversible with the exception of the Sumac kelim.  Sometimes a kelim’s design will simply be a series of stripes running across the width of the rug.  However, it’s also common for a kelim to have the same basic design elements as a pile carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese smooth rugs are very versatile.  Their colours and design suit contemporary furnishings, and they can be used not only on the floor but as bedspreads, on tables, armchairs and settees, and hanging on the wall.  A kelim has even been found useful to cover up an incurable damp patch on a wall!  They are hardwearing, and as their appearance is exactly the same on both sides, they can be turned over if the colours on one side have faded, to give wear on both sides.  Because they are not as bulky as carpets with a pile, they can be stored, flat or rolled up, in very little space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main centres of production at the present time are in Persia and Turkey.  Persian kelims come mainly from Shiraz, though today quite a number are coming from Waramin, and the finest still come, as they have always done, from Sine.  The Shiraz and the Waramin tend to use simple, tribal geometric designs; the Waramin particularly look very Caucasian now, and many people take them for Kazaks.  The Sine’s invariable have very fine designs, and for these beautiful rugs the rule that kelims are inexpensive no longer apply; for the finest pieces the prices have increased enormously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Turkish kelims come in two main sizes - 6’ x 4’, the majority of which are prayer designs, and large ones measuring between 12’-16’ long by 6’-8’ wide.  The colours of the large Turkish kelims tend to be better than those of the small ones, especially in old examples; this may be because the large carpets got more use, which up to a point improves the appearance of any good carpet, while the small ones used to be kept for dowries and remained rolled up until a marriage could be arranged.  These large carpets are generally made in two pieces on two fairly narrow looms, and then sewn together down the middle.  The design usually consists of a series of diamond-shaped medallions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Range and Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOW TO LOW\/MEDIUM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelims are attractive and hardwearing and naturally improve any surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArticles \u0026amp; Videos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kilim\"\u003eWikipedia Entry (Article)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K7aFDj1vdIQ\"\u003eProduction (Video)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SSWXZf1Fp7A\"\u003eWeaving (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babak's Oriental Carpets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47316909097138,"sku":"27773","price":1059.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/IMG_9148-Copy.jpg?v=1786576092"},{"product_id":"27614-bokhara-hand-knotted-handmade-pakistani-rug-carpet-tribal-nomadic-authentic-size-83-x-60-251cm-x83cm","title":"27614-Bokhara Hand-Knotted\/Handmade Pakistani Rug\/Carpet Tribal\/Nomadic Authentic\/ Size: 8'3\" x 6'0\"\/251cm ×83cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca class=\"podcast-video\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eTDq49ri3TY?si=m5VIjQyIvvDy_itq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bokhara Pakistan Podcast\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/Bokhara_Pakistan.jpg?v=1756793646\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eNR:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e27614\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bokhara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e8'3\" x 6'0\"\/251cm ×83cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003ePakistan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePile:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ePAKISTAN  \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaving tradition in Pakistani carpets dates back to the Marshall rule in India, over 600 years ago.  Sharing a religious and cultural heritage with Persia, Pakistani carpets share the same weaving techniques and styles as their counterparts in Iran. The surrounding countries have had a tremendous impact on Pakistan and the result is a blending of Persian, Caucasian and Turkish designs.  In contemporary Pakistan, carpet weaving has remained mainly a cottage industry with the great majority of pieces manufactured in individual dwellings, which may contain several looms.  Today, rugs are woven with high-quality blends of indigenous and imported wool.  Approximately 70% of the weaving is done within a 400-mile radius of Lahore, the capital of Punjab province. Karachi, the capital of the Sind province, represents some 20% of the total output.  The areas around the cities of Quetta and Peshawar generated the remaining 10%.  By far the most readily available quality of Pakistani Persian-design carpets today is the so-called 16\/18, which is roughly equivalent to 288 knots per square inch. Pakistani 16\/18 weavers generally concentrate on reproducing the more intricate Persian patterns – namely Kashan, Tabriz, Nain, and Isfahan – which require a greater number of knots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the 1970s, Pakistan had predominantly woven Bokharas characterized by a repetitive octagonal or gul motif, which is based on a traditional Central Asia Turkoman design.  Today Bokharas still account for a significant portion of the total production and are available in two styles: Mori and Jaldar. Mori Bokharas feature the traditional gul motif and come in a broad array of colors – including traditional hues (e.g., reds, rusts and ivories), pastels, and fashion shades (e.g., peach, coral, gray). More recent was the development of Jaldar Bokharas generally displaying geometric, contemporary-style designs as well as motifs based on nomadic Caucasian sources.  Jaldar Bokharas range from 162 to 200 knots per square inch. Bokharas come in a full assortment of sizes ranging from one-foot square to room sizes and runners.  Persian-design carpets are also found in other qualities ranging from about 195 to 324 knots per square inch, but the latter knots count quality only exists in smaller-sized rugs of 4’x6’ and below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any further questions please call us at: (250) 480-7114\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eArticles \u0026amp; Videos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pakistan\"\u003eWikipedia Entry (Article)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lawsofpakistan.com\/pakistan-carpet-weaving-historical-overview\/\"\u003eHistorical Overview (Article)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6WJn4XbC5-Y\"\u003eDocumentary (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bms-ihQ7lkA\"\u003eProduction (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JgUaYuHoQ2M\"\u003eLandscapes \u0026amp; 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usually as many as five threads, four loose wool ones and a taut cotton one in the center.  This is the chief characteristic of Bidjars.  The warp threads are beaten in with two kinds of tools: the usual comb beater, and a special one, which resembles an enormous iron claw.  The craftsmen insert the claw between the warp threads and beat in the weft threads many times over.  This special technique makes Bidjars the most compact and heavy of the Persian carpets, giving them the title of “iron rugs of Persia.” The close-cut pile is of high quality, lustrous wool knotted together using a Turkish knot with densities of between 100 to 210 knots per square inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBidjars, like Saroughs, are often decorated with floral motifs in a formal interpretation, which betrays their primitive and semi-nomadic style.  The result is a less sophisticated version of the classic Persian specimens such as Kashans, but decidedly more restrained and attractive.  There is often a medallion in the center, while the rest of the field is decorated either with floral designs or with the \u003cem\u003eherati\u003c\/em\u003e motif reproduced in a small size and repeated to cover the whole background (\u003cem\u003eherati \u003c\/em\u003emotifs are diamond-shaped geometric forms with floral heads both inside and surrounding).  Other examples have only a central medallion standing out against a self-colored field.  In these Bidjars the four quarters have a floral ornamentation.  Bidjar borders are often composed of five bands, four narrow and one central wide one.  The main band is often decorated with border \u003cem\u003eboteh\u003c\/em\u003e (stylized leaf-like floral symbols that often appear similar to a Paisley pattern), while the guards contain a succession of rosettes alternating with more stylized floral motifs.  Another common border is made up of two very narrow guards and a central one, which, although wider than the guards, is small in relation to the carpet.  In this type of border, a rich floral decoration is often added to the border \u003cem\u003eherati\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBidjars are identifiable not only by their unusual technique but also by their very beautiful colours.  The ground shades are dark: dark blue, cherry red, and bottle green are common, while the colours used for the designs are vivid and often include a delightful turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Range and Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEDIUM TO HIGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBidjars and Goltogs represent excellent value and are one of the safer investments.  Bidjars are proverbially sturdy and beautifully colored and, because production has been limited for more than twenty years, they are very rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any further questions please call us at: (250) 480-7114\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArticles \u0026amp; 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This is due the lengthy manufacturing process behind the creation of these oriental beauties. To begin with, dyes must be extracted from the best of available natural resources. Some of the used material to achieve the required colours include; peels of fruits, roots of plants, skins of vegetables, tree barks, dried flowers, and shells of nuts. This perhaps, is the foundation of manufacturing high quality Zieglers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it comes to the brand, Ziegler carpets are considered to be an exception to the norm; they are named after a company, rather than a village or a tribe. Ziegler was actually a designer in the former German and Austro-Hungarian Empires, who moved to Manchester, England, in the late 1800s, to establish his own designing firm. Naming it Ziegler and Company, he commissioned the development of the original \u003c\/span\u003eZiegler rugs\u003cspan\u003e back in the 1880s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoon after, Ziegler and Co. expanded their operation and established a carpet manufacturing company in Arak (Sultanabad), Markazi Province, Iran. Using traditional, yet highly developed knotting methods and dying techniques, Ziegler and Co. produced bold rugs with all-over patterns and soft palettes. Their signature produce, Chobi Ziegler, developed an almost immediate following. The word “Chobi,” is the English pronunciation of the word \"Choubi,\" which in Persian means wooden, wood-like, or something that has a wooden brown colour in it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Range and Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally, Ziegler pieces are in the same price range as Shirvans, Kazaks, and Khal Mohammads. 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Altman \u0026amp; Co. and Liberty of London, to modify fanciful 16th- and 17th-century Eastern designs for the more restrained Western taste. Using highly developed dying techniques (which Ziegler futilely attempted to copyright) and the best artisans from the region, Ziegler created rugs with bold, all-over patterns and with softer palettes than the more vibrant Persian counterparts. Ziegler rugs developed an almost immediate following, especially among new Western industrialists; early collectors included the Guinness family, the owners of the stout-beer brewery, who laid them in Elveden Hall, their estate in Suffolk, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word “Chobi” means something that has color like \"wood\" (in Farsi (the language in Iran and Afghanistan) “Chob” means “Wood”). The majority of the Chobi rugs and carpets have light brownish color; however, individual Chobi rugs can differ greatly in design. These rugs have a high demand due to their beautiful coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Range and Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEDIUM TO MEDIUM-HIGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any further questions please call us at: (250) 480-7114\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArticles \u0026amp; Videos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India\"\u003eWikipedia Entry (Article)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BVSLnWOcXDA\"\u003eCarpet Production (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2YfEcrHdb48\"\u003eLandscapes (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o6m8oIM6cVY\"\u003eDocumentary (Video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babak's Oriental Carpets","offers":[{"title":"Default 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/3364\/files\/Kashan_9f83a2f5-678b-497b-949c-5b4ecaadc975.jpg?v=1756793647\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eNR:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27968\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKashan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e'8\" x 9'7\" \/386cm x 292cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKASHAN\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e          \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashans are hand knotted on vertical looms using cotton warps and wefts and good quality wool pile that is closely cropped.  The pile often has a silky feel to it and is of very high quality.  Kashans are among the finest carpets produced today, but the standard of individual items varies rather more than it does with Isfahans and it is important to assess each item on its own merits.   They may be woven on either cotton or silk foundations, with between 200 to 400 Persian knots per square inch (pure silk items may have 600 or more). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reputation of carpets made in the central Persian city of Kashan was so high that, according to Persian folklore, it was considered a compliment to say that a person came from Kashan, for this implied that they possessed quality and style.  After the Court period which culminated with the reign of Shah Abbas, carpet making in Kashan was interrupted for more than two centuries between the Afghan invasion in 1722 and the end of the nineteenth century.  It was only during the last quarter of the nineteenth century that some textile mill owners, finding themselves in difficulties because of competition with imported textiles, decided to try launching the carpet-making trade again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first examples woven after this renewed beginning of trade are noticeable for the magnificent quality of the wool, which makes the carpets extremely velvety.  It would appear that these examples were made with wool imported from Australia and which was used for making very highly priced materials.  These carpets are known as Kashan Motashemi, probably from the name of one of the first craftsmen.  In a few years, because of the very high quality of the wool, the very fine weaving and the beautiful colours and designs, Kashans came to be classified among the finest of the Persian carpets. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eontemporary \u003c\/span\u003eproduction has also kept up a high level and has maintained the world prestige of these carpets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashans are easily recognizable by their design.  The field is almost always decorated by a central medallion, which terminates at the upper and lower ends in flowering coronets.  The rest of the field is closely decorated with flowers and vine tendrils.  In the four quarters a richly decorated band outlines a motif, which recalls the designs and colours of the central medallion.  Kashans without a medallion are much rarer.  These have a floral design accompanied by a decoration including animals such as the giraffe and peacock.  The border is made up of two or four guards flanking the central one, which is always decorated with 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