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Discover rug styles
Selected styles from our encyclopedia.
Abadeh
Abadeh-Teppiche stammen aus der gleichnamigen Stadt zwischen Isfahan und Schiraz und fallen durch ihre klaren geometrischen Medaillons auf.
- Knoten
- 100.000 – 200.000 Knoten/m²
- Material
- Wolle auf Baumwolle
Schiraz
Schiraz-Teppiche werden von verschiedenen Nomadenstämmen rund um die Stadt Schiraz geknüpft und zeigen vielfältige Stammesmotive.
- Knoten
- 60.000 – 150.000 Knoten/m²
- Material
- Wolle auf Wolle oder Baumwolle
Hosseinabad
Hosseinabad-Teppiche stammen aus einem Dorf in der Provinz Hamadan und zeigen die typisch einfache Schussstruktur der Region.
- Knoten
- 60.000 – 130.000 Knoten/m²
- Material
- Wolle auf Baumwolle
What the Teppich Fibel is
The Teppich Fibel is a free online encyclopedia of oriental rugs — from Tabriz to Nepal rugs, from knotting to care. We combine editorial style profiles with interactive tools: a seven-part beginner's guide, a style quiz, side-by-side comparison of up to four styles, and a glossary of every technical term. All content is hand-researched, regularly updated, and illustrated with real knotting examples from the Morgenland Teppiche catalog.
Interactive tools
More than an encyclopedia — these tools help you understand, compare, and choose.
7-step introduction
From first term to buying decision — structured in seven short lessons.
Style quiz
Five questions about color, pattern, and mood — get three matching styles.
Style comparison
Up to four styles side by side — knot density, material, and origin at a glance.
Verify authenticity
Eight checks to distinguish real hand-knotting from machine-made rugs.
Explore topics
Choose a topic to learn more about oriental rugs.
Origins
Rugs by region of origin
Persien / Iran · Afghanistan · Türkei · Pakistan · Indien · China · Kaukasus · Turkmenistan · Balutschistan · Nepal · Marokko
Rug types
Styles and knotting techniques
Perserteppiche · Nomadenteppiche · Kelim · Gabbeh · Ziegler · Vintage · Designer · Seidenteppiche · Berber · Antik & Halbantik · Bildteppiche · Patchwork
History
The story of rug-making
Production
From raw material to finished rug
Woven rugs
Machine-woven rugs explained
Identifying oriental rugs
Authenticity markers at a glance
Buying guide
Tips for buying a rug
Care
Cleaning and maintenance
Glossary
Technical terms explained
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