History of Iranian carpets

Carpet weaving and textiles in general are very old in Iran. Beautiful and thought-provoking works from different periods have been discovered that cannot be accurately attributed to a particular period. 

Sometimes a work has been made over the years and through different dynasties.

Features of Iranian carpets

The position of persian carpets among the masses of traditional and handicrafts left over from the history and culture of Iranian art is at such a level that it is referred to as the cultural identity of the country.  The word carpet in Amid dictionary is derived from the Turkish word qalin meaning fluffy carpet that is woven with yarn and wool in different colors.  There are two types of carpet weaving methods: Turkish weaving method (Turkish knot) and Persian weaving method (Persian knot). In 2014, the city of Kashan has been introduced as the carpet capital of the world. This valuable product has long been considered as the most important export of Iran to the outside world.

 

The reason for the popularity of Iranian carpets

One of the important reasons for the importance of Iranian carpets could be named:

 

Variety of colors used in them

Quality due to the quality of materials used in them

The special art and delicacy used in them

Using vivid and natural colors in them

Attractive patterns

 

Iranian carpet price

Isfahan rug: 116,500$

Yushak Medallion small rug: This 16th century rug with dark and colorful colors has its origins in Anatolia and considering its age, it should be said that it is in a good condition. This rug is slightly smaller than many of the rugs we mention. The rug is about 150 cm long and 120 cm wide and was sold at Christie's for much more than the base price of  40,000$ to  60,000$.  

Ziegler rug:  170,000$

  409.86$ per square foot of the rug, which is about 416 square feet.

 

Tabriz carpet:  182,500$

The rug, which dates from the late 18th century, was expected to sell for between 150,000$ and 200,000$.

 

Ziegler rug:  182,500$

In June 2008, a local Ziegler rug sold for $ 182,500. This rug was woven with light brown and blue designs in the early nineteenth century. This carpet with dimensions of 4.5 by 3.5 meters is in good condition

 

Tabriz Medallion Carpet:  2.4 million$

The dimensions of this carpet are 6.5 by 4 meters.

 

Isfahan silk rug: 4.45 million$

This rug was woven in the 16th century in the central regions of Iran with the limited use of red, green, and blue colors with dimensions of about 2.5 meters by 1.5 meters. This exquisite rug was sold at Christie's auction and, like the Iranian rug we mentioned earlier, was priced much higher than expected.

 

Baruda pearl rug:

Nothing beats pearls and precious stones as a symbol of splendor and luxury, and this was proven once again, when this Indian rug was sold at an Sotheby's auction to an unknown buyer for $ 5.5 million.

 

Kerman potted carpet: 10.2 million dollars

This rug with a length of 3.5 and a width of 1.5 meters is produced in the city of Kerman, Iran, which is famous for its beautiful design and rugs. Prior to the big auction, the rug was expected to sell for around 200,000 euros.

 

Clark Leaf Cycle Carpet:

Last June, the rug was sold at auction in Sotheby's (New York) for three times the price of the world's second most expensive rug and six times the expected price. It is believed that this carpet was woven in Kerman, Iran.

 

Types of designs and patterns in Iranian carpets

According to the division of Iran Carpet Company, Iranian carpet designs are divided into 18 main groups and a large number of sub-designs, which are:

1-Designs of antiquities and Islamic buildings

Buildings, tiles, and geometric and decorative shapes of buildings inspire these designs. Throughout history, carpet designers have intervened in major designs and created sub-designs.

2- Shah Abbasi carpets

The basis of all Shah Abbasi designs is based on the use of the famous Shah Abbasi flower in this design. In these designs, Shah Abbasi flowers, along with Khatai bands and sometimes combining them with Islamic ones, offer different types of carpet designs.

3- Arabesque design carpets

The main shape of this design is rotating branches between the leaves. These branches are abstracts of the tree design. There are many types of Arabesque and this pattern is usually repeated in most molds, but in some carpets, this pattern is dominant.

4- Overall-flower design carpets

In this design, all the sections and patterns of the carpet are completely connected and linked. In such a way that it seems that, the painter did not remove the pen from the paper from the beginning to the end of the drawing and created a continuous connection between the different parts of the role.

5- Paisley design carpets

The design is an abstracted cypress tree. Sarkaj carpets of Iran, which are known as Paisley carpets, can be seen in such designs with different sizes and shapes.

6- Adapted design carpets

It is said that most of the designs of this group are very similar to the carpet designs of the border regions of Iran and neighboring countries and even other countries, and for this reason they are called adaptations, such as the designs known as Caucasian and Goblen.

7- Carpets of binding or banding design

The use of terminology means that a small piece of a design is repeated across the carpet, both in length and width.

8- Tree carpets

Although in the design of the carpet, the basis of the work is branches and leaves, but in the tree designs, an attempt has been made to maintain a great resemblance to nature.

9- Turkmen or Bukhara carpets

The design of Turkmen carpets in terms of geometry and broken lines is in line with the tribal and special designs of nomadic people, which are woven mentally and without a pattern.

10- Hunting design carpets

The main foundation of this group of designs is the display of hunting scenes and hunting grounds.

11- Frame design carpets (brick)

The text of the carpet in these designs is divided into different parts or frames that are regularly placed next to each other and inside each frame is decorated with different flowers and leaves.

12- Flower design rugs

All designs of this group are based on natural flowers, especially roses with very bright colors such as yellow, blue, and red.

13- Vase design carpets

In the vase design, the shape of the vase is often seen in different sizes.

14- Prayer-niche design carpets

 

The main design in this group is based on the altar.

15- In and out fish design carpets

The tangled fish design is one of the oldest and most common carpet designs in Iran.

16-   Design Stripped carpets

This design is known as Qalmadani in some parts of Iran.

17- Geometrical design carpets

In this design, various geometric shapes are used.

18- Integrated design carpets

In addition to the above-mentioned designs, each of which has its own specific letters and has a significant history, over time, other designs have emerged from the combination of two or more designs.