Bakshaish Rugs - made in Persia, Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh) Rugs adapt the style and feeling of the finest smaller village or tribal rugs to the the scale of room-size pieces. The drawing of Bakshaish rugs and carpets is always bold, geometric, dynamic, and abstract. Bakshaish carpets may utilize medallion or allover designs descended from classical antique Persian rugs. Bakshaish carpets are also admired for their lustrous wool and rich, transparent color, again in the tradition of the best tribal pieces.
The city of Tabriz is situated in North West Persia and it is one of the largest cities and also the capital in the province of Azerbaijan and was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty, and it can claim to have been a center of carpet production longer than any other city in Iran. The population comprising of the Azaris, who are the largest ethnic minority in Iran and speak the Turkish dialect. The city is old and has for centuries been a very important trading place and border station.
A good Tabriz has a short and rough pile.
Antique Bidjar Rugs Bidjar is a town in Persian Kurdistan located in north-west Persia. All of the knots are symmetrical and the rows are beaten down during the weaving process producing a dense compact fabric. The many designs depict the Kurdish influence of the area and often floral and classical geometric motifs are employed as well as the use of large, whimsical medallion designs. The color palate is rich and jewel toned making the Bidjar a highly desirable rug sought after by designers. They are mostly made of wool over wool goundatio
Explore the exquisite world of the Kerman or Laver Kerman rug, a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship that thrived in Southeast Persia for centuries. This magnificent 4' x 7'2" masterpiece, dating from the early twentieth century, carries with it the rich legacy of Persian rug weaving.
Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs are celebrated for their soft and delicate color palette, reminiscent of European elegance.
Bidjar is the name of a small Kurdish town in western Iran. (or Bidjar) Kurdish rugs are often called the Iron Rugs of Iran. The Bijar was a heavy, durable rug that has been very popular in the United States. Now the Bijar rug tends to be a finer, thinner and more Sarouk-like rug. Most Bijar Kurdish carpets are woven by Gerrus Kurds in the Bijar area while a finer copy of Bijar carpets are woven by Afshar weavers who live in the Tekab and Tekkenteppe Area in Gerus.
Natural wool dues, the multi colors are amazingly beautiful, mostly like antique Serapi. Charming all over design with geometric motives. Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations. 19th century examples of such carpets are often found on sale by major auction houses in United States and Europe.
Natural wool dues, the multi colors are amazingly beautiful, mostly like antique Serapi.
Charming all over design with geometric motives.
Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations. 19th century examples of such carpets are often found on sale by major auction houses in United States and Europe.
An Absolutely beautiful antique hand woven Persian rug with unusual repeated swan birds.
The colors are muted and highly stylized floral accent.
originally purchased from a beautiful home in Geneva Illinois I consider it a great find.
Melayer is a name of village in north west of Persia and it has diverse population including Kurds, this rug made by them.
Senneh Melayer made of vegetable dye fine wool and tightly woven, the pile is low and even like a tapestry.
