Persian Sauroogh

Persian SaurooghIt is the semi nomadic Kudish people of Markad living in tribes away from the city and practicing the traditions of their ancestors that weave the tribal Lilian rug. With their practical value as a floor covering that could be sold in times of difficulty, these rugs were not initially made to be sold, but rather as a dowry item. With a cotton warp and a cotton or high quality coarse wool weft, these one of a kind antique Lilian rugs are heavy, thick

Among the most popular handmade rugs in the world

floral or all-over designs

With their relatively standardized designs and wide range of sizes

antique Sarouk rugs from are in high demand by private collectors and museums

which can be easily taken apart and moved from place to place

Silk is used for the foundation and the pile in the most lavish

Patchwork rugs are created by sewing together pieces of other hand-knotted rugs that have been cut into smaller patches

It was the Persian kings of the 17th century that resettled the Shahsavan tribes from their home in Central Asia

variations of the handmade Bukhara rug are produced in many countries

Heris (Heriz)

Khal Mohammadi rugs are named after their innovative creator

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