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Modern Persian Rugs

Modern Persian Rugs are made only in Iran and offer a wide range of types including Tribal, Nomadic and City rugs. Some of common rugs produced include: Herez, Karaja, Ekbatan Kazvin, Tabriz, Bijar, Bahktiari, Hamadan, Sarouk, Ispahan, Mahal, Malayer, Yelameh, Nain, Lilehan, Keshan, Meshad, Gabbeh, Belouchistan, Lavar/Kerman, Josan, Josheghan-Meime, Kashgai Shiraz, Afshar & Goum.

The seven best-selling Persian rugs at Alex Cooper include, Heriz, Bijar, Tabriz, Mahal, Hamadan, Gabbeh & Meshad.

Real Heriz rugs are actually made in the city of Herez, but there are many Persian rugs classified as Heriz that are made in nearby towns. Other Herez rugs include Gorevan, Bakshaish, Shirabian, Merevan, Serapi (derived name for a 100-120 year old Heriz), Karaja, Serab & Ahar.

The Persian Bijar or sometimes spelled Bidjar is one of the toughest rugs woven. The colors have improved and they are readily available, quite popular and well priced.

Hamadan is also the general name for several types of rugs made in nearby towns. Some of the rugs made near Hamadan are Kapoutrang, Ingeles, Kazvin, Borchelu, Senneh & Zeli-Sultan.

In the last several years since free trade re-opened with Iran, many Persian Rug prices have dropped significantly. It is not uncommon to see a 10' x 13' rug being offered below $1,000. The rug is probably slightly used and a medium quality, however it is a good buy for the money.

There have been some newer type rugs being woven and sent to the USA using natural dyes offering finer quality then more commercial types. A Gabbeh rug is woven using natural dyes, handspun wool with a tough construction using traditional Nomadic designs. Recently we have seen some beautiful natural dyed Herez rugs available. They resemble the look of a 1930's Heriz. For your information, Herez and Heriz are the same rug type.

Please contact Alex Cooper to discuss our one-of-a-kind offerings.

 

Area Rugs - Countries of Origin

• Modern Persian
• Antique Persian
• India
• China
• Turkish
• Tibet
• Afghanistan
• Pakistan
• Antique Caucasian
• French