Origin Of Persian Rugs
The carpet is the finest and most exquisite form of expression one can find in Iran. The best Antique Persian Rugs available today rank amongst the highest level of art ever attained by mankind.
Even today, with Iranians increasingly being swallowed up in the whirlpool of a fast expanding industrial, urban society, the Persian association with [...]
Types Of Antique Persian Rugs
Persian Rugs are highly sought after works of art. If you are gaining an interest in these masterpieces, it is important to know the different types of rugs available. Although the list may seem endless, we can break it down into a few distinct categories based on origin, dominant colors, and patterns.
Northwestern Iran
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Persian Salt Bags
The woven containers sold in the marketplaces and used by the nomadic populations of Kerman Province in Western and Southwestern Iran are called namakdan in Persian. Also referred to as Persian Salt Bags, these beautiful textiles do not only hold salt. They are also used by tribes as containers for a variety of other small [...]
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