# Rug Wiki > The reference for oriental rugs — styles, origins, production, buying advice, and care. Multilingual reference: German on teppich-fibel.de, English/French/Italian/Spanish/Dutch/Portuguese/Swedish/Danish/Norwegian on rug-wiki.com (path prefix per language, EN as default with no prefix). All content is hand-curated; rug-style portraits link to live products at the local Morgenland shop when available. Structured data (Schema.org Article, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage, HowTo, DefinedTermSet, Quiz, RugStyle) is embedded on every page, with hreflang annotations across all languages. ## Core sections - [Homepage](https://rug-wiki.com) - [Style overview](https://rug-wiki.com/styles) - [Origins / regions](https://rug-wiki.com/origins) - [Rug categories](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types) - [Master weavers](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers) - [Glossary](https://rug-wiki.com/glossary) - [7-step intro](https://rug-wiki.com/get-started) - [Origins of weaving](https://rug-wiki.com/history) - [Production](https://rug-wiki.com/production) - [Identifying genuine rugs](https://rug-wiki.com/identifying) - [Value & quality](https://rug-wiki.com/value) - [Symbols & motifs](https://rug-wiki.com/symbols) - [Materials](https://rug-wiki.com/materials) - [Buying guide](https://rug-wiki.com/buying-guide) - [Care](https://rug-wiki.com/care) - [Woven (machine-made) rugs](https://rug-wiki.com/woven-rugs) - [Speicherstadt Hamburg](https://rug-wiki.com/speicherstadt) - [Style quiz](https://rug-wiki.com/quiz) - [Style comparison](https://rug-wiki.com/compare) ## Rug styles (96) - [Abadeh](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/abadeh): Abadeh rugs come from the eponymous town between Isfahan and Shiraz and stand out with their clean geometric medallions. - [Ardabil](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/ardebil): Ardebil rugs come from northwestern Iran and often show geometric patterns with Caucasian influence. - [Afshar](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/afshar): Afshar rugs are knotted by semi-nomadic tribes in southeastern Iran, blending nomadic motifs with refined craftsmanship. - [Bakhtiari](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/bachtiar): Bakhtiari rugs are knotted by the Bakhtiari tribes in the Zagros mountains and are known for their characteristic garden compartments. - [Bijar](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/bidjar): Bijar rugs from Iranian Kurdistan are considered the most durable Persian rugs, densely knotted and exceptionally hard-wearing. - [Gabbeh](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/gabbeh): Gabbeh rugs are coarsely knotted by Qashqai nomads in the Zagros and feature long pile and abstract symbolism. - [Qashqai](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/ghashghai): Qashqai rugs are knotted by the eponymous nomadic tribe in Fars Province and stand out with their distinctive medallion style. - [Qom](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/ghom): Qom rugs from the holy city are among the finest Persian rugs and are particularly prized in pure-silk versions. - [Hamadan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/hamadan): Hamadan rugs come from western Iran and are produced in countless village workshops, robust, affordable, and highly varied. - [Heriz](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/heriz): Heriz rugs from northwestern Iran are known for their bold geometric medallions and exceptional durability. - [Garawan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/garawan): Garawan rugs come from a village in the Heris region and are slightly coarser than the well-known Heriz pieces. - [Isfahan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/isfahan): Isfahan rugs from the former Safavid capital are considered the pinnacle of Persian rug knotting, exceptionally fine and elegant. - [Kerman](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kerman): Kerman rugs from southeastern Iran are renowned for their elegant floral designs and refined color palette. - [Kashan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/keschan): Kashan rugs from central Iran are classic Persian carpets, elegant, finely knotted, and rich in floral patterns. - [Koliai](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/koliai): Koliai rugs are knotted by Kurdish tribes in western Iran and combine geometric motifs with a robust pile. - [Mashhad](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/mashhad): Mashhad rugs from the holy city in northeastern Iran show intricate floral compositions in deep wine-red tones. - [Moud](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/moud): Moud rugs come from southern Khorasan and combine fine knotting with the classic Herati all-over pattern. - [Nahavand](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/nahavand): Nahavand rugs come from the Hamadan region and show a more open weave with bold geometric medallions. - [Nain](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/nain): Nain rugs from the desert town between Isfahan and Yazd are exceptionally fine and known for their cool ivory-and-blue palette. - [Senneh](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/senneh): Senneh rugs from Sanandaj in Iranian Kurdistan are some of the finest tribal rugs, known for their thin, almost flat pile. - [Shiraz](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/schiraz): Shiraz rugs are produced in the famous market town of southern Iran by Qashqai and Khamseh tribes, vibrant nomadic pieces. - [Tabriz](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/tabriz): Tabriz rugs are among the most refined Persian carpets, known for their finely knotted designs and remarkable variety of patterns. - [Khal Mohammadi](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/khal-mohammadi): Khal Mohammadi rugs are produced in northern Afghanistan and stand out with their deep red tones and characteristic gül medallions. - [Baluchi](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/balutsch): Baluchi rugs come from the borderlands of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, dark earth tones and prayer-rug formats define their nomadic style. - [Mir](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/mir): Mir rugs from the Malayer region show the classic boteh all-over pattern in fine quality and great size variety. - [Loribaft](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/loribaft): Loribaft rugs are knotted by Lori nomads in the southern Zagros and combine the long pile of a Gabbeh with finer detail work. - [Kazak](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kazak): Kazak rugs from the southern Caucasus impress with bold geometric patterns and luminous colors. - [Bukhara](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/buchara): Bukhara rugs are world-famous for their typical octagonal gül medallions on a deep red ground. - [Nepal](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/nepal-teppich): Nepal rugs are produced in Kathmandu in the Tibetan tradition, coarsely knotted, soft, and often with modern designs. - [Berber](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/berber): Berber rugs from North Africa, most famously Beni Ourain and Azilal, are known for minimalist patterns on heavy, undyed wool. - [Ardakan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/ardakan): Ardakan rugs come from the desert town of Yazd Province and combine restrained color palettes with subtle medallion designs. - [Borchalou](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/borchalou): Borchalou rugs come from the Hamadan region and show finely worked floral medallions on an ivory ground. - [Farahan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/farahan): Farahan rugs come from the Arak area of Markazi Province and are sought-after for their classic Herati patterns and harmonious colors. - [Gholtogh](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/gholtogh): Gholtogh rugs come from a village in Hamadan Province and combine simple geometric motifs with a robust pile. - [Quchan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/ghoutshan): Quchan rugs come from the city of the same name in northern Khorasan and are known for their rich Kurdish tribal patterns. - [Golpayegan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/golpayegan): Golpayegan rugs come from the eponymous town in Isfahan Province and resemble Hamadan pieces but with finer knotting. - [Hosseinabad](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/hosseinabad): Hosseinabad rugs come from a village in Hamadan Province and show classic Herati patterns in the typical Hamadan single-weft weave. - [Joshaghan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/joshaghan): Joshaghan rugs come from a village near Kashan and stand out with their distinctive diamond lattice in finely knotted compartments. - [Jozan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/jozan): Jozan rugs come from the Malayer area and combine classic Sarouk-style medallions with sturdy nomadic-village quality. - [Kashmar](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kaschmar): Kashmar rugs come from northeastern Iran and are popular for their floral garden designs and balanced palette. - [Klardasht](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/klardasht): Klardasht rugs are produced in the Caspian highlands and are characterized by warm earth tones and tribal medallions. - [Lilian](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/lilian): Lilian rugs come from a village in the Malayer region and show classic Sarouk-style floral medallions in compact sizes. - [Mahal](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/mahal): Mahal rugs come from the Arak region (historic Sultanabad) and combine open all-over floral fields with antique appeal. - [Malayer](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/malayer): Malayer rugs come from the eponymous town in Hamadan Province and are appreciated for their classic Herati patterns and good value. - [Mehraban](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/mehraban): Mehraban rugs come from a village in East Azerbaijan and show robust geometric medallions related to Heriz pieces. - [Meshkin](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/meschkin): Meshkin rugs from northwestern Iran show bold geometric patterns and the strong red palette typical of the Sabalan region. - [Meymeh](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/meymeh): Meymeh rugs come from a small village in Isfahan Province and are appreciated for their detailed floral medallions in small to medium sizes. - [Najafabad](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/najafabad): Najafabad rugs come from the Isfahan area and offer Isfahan-style floral compositions at more accessible quality grades. - [Karaja](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/qaraja): Karaja rugs come from the Arasbaran forests of East Azerbaijan and show simple geometric medallions in long runner formats. - [Rafsanjan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/rafsanjan): Rafsanjan rugs come from the Kerman pistachio town and show floral compositions related to Kerman pieces but in coarser knotting. - [Rudbar](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/rudbar): Rudbar rugs come from the Manjil area in Gilan Province and combine simple geometric motifs with the typical Caspian palette. - [Sabzevar](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/sabsewar): Sabzevar rugs come from Razavi Khorasan and are known for their Mashhad-style floral medallions at more accessible price points. - [Sarab](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/sarab): Sarab rugs come from East Azerbaijan and are typical for their long runner formats with camel-colored grounds. - [Sarouk](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/sarough): Sarouk rugs come from the Arak area and are classic floral Persian rugs with dense knotting and a deep red ground. - [Sharbabak](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/sharbabak): Shahr-e Babak rugs come from the cave village of Meymand area and combine Afshar tribal motifs with fine craftsmanship. - [Tabatabai](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/tabatabai): Tabatabai rugs are named after the renowned house in Kashan and represent the highest level of Kashan workshop quality. - [Tuyserkan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/touiserkan): Tuyserkan rugs come from a small town in Hamadan Province and combine Hamadan single-weft weave with classic Herati patterns. - [Varamin](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/waramin): Varamin rugs are produced near Tehran and are appreciated for their fine all-over patterns and balanced colors. - [Viss](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/wiss): Viss rugs come from the Alvand mountains near Hamadan and combine simple geometric motifs with a robust pile. - [Yazd](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/yazd): Yazd rugs come from the historic desert city and show floral medallions in the cool ivory-and-blue Yazd palette. - [Ilam](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/ilam): Ilam rugs come from the Zagros highlands of western Iran and combine Kurdish tribal motifs with a robust nomadic character. - [Kashkuli](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kaschkuli): Kashkuli rugs are knotted by a refined Qashqai sub-tribe in Fars and show fine Qashqai medallions in cleaner workshop quality. - [Yalameh](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/yalameh): Yalameh rugs are knotted by a Qashqai sub-tribe in Fars and show diamond lattice fields full of nomadic symbols. - [Shal](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/shal): Shal rugs come from the Qazvin region and combine Kurdish tribal motifs with a finer workshop weave. - [Hereke](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/hereke): Hereke rugs come from the Ottoman court manufactory in Hereke, Turkey, and are among the world’s finest hand-knotted rugs. - [Kayseri](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kayseri): Kayseri rugs come from Cappadocia and offer classical Anatolian patterns in a wide range of qualities and sizes. - [Ushak](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/usak): Ushak rugs from western Anatolia are classic Ottoman carpets known for large medallion compositions in soft tones. - [Akcha](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/akhche): Akcha rugs are produced in northern Afghanistan and show typical Turkmen gül medallions on a deep red ground. - [Ariana](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/ariana): Ariana rugs are produced in northwestern Afghanistan and combine traditional Persian designs with Afghan craftsmanship. - [Hatchlu](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/hatschlu): Hatchlu rugs are knotted by Turkmen tribes and show the typical four-field cross pattern of nomadic prayer rugs. - [Turkmen](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/turkaman): Turkmen rugs come from the Central Asian steppes and are world-famous for their characteristic gül medallions in deep red. - [Shirvan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/schirwan): Shirvan rugs come from eastern Azerbaijan and stand out with their fine geometric medallions and clear color contrasts. - [Indo Bijar](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/indo-bidjar): Indo Bijar rugs are produced in India in the style of the original Bijar pieces, densely knotted and very durable. - [Indo Qom](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/indo-ghom): Indo Qom rugs are produced in India in the style of the Persian Qom, fine craftsmanship at more accessible prices. - [Indo Isfahan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/indo-isfahan): Indo Isfahan rugs are produced in India in the style of the famous Persian Isfahan, fine floral compositions at moderate prices. - [Indo Kashan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/indo-keshan): Indo Kashan rugs are produced in India after the classic Kashan model, elegant floral medallions on deep red. - [Indo Mir](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/indo-mir): Indo Mir rugs are produced in India and show the classic Mir-e-boteh all-over pattern in great size variety. - [Indo Nain](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/indo-nain): Indo Nain rugs are produced in India in the style of the Persian Nain, the typical ivory-and-blue palette at more accessible prices. - [Indo Sarouk](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/indo-sarough): Indo Sarouk rugs are produced in India after the classic Sarouk model, floral medallions on a deep red ground. - [Indo Tabriz](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/indo-taebriz): Indo Tabriz rugs are produced in India after the famous Tabriz model, diverse designs and refined craftsmanship. - [Afghan Kilim](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kelim-afghan): Afghan kilims are flat-woven by Turkmen and Uzbek weavers in northern Afghanistan and stand out with their geometric stripes. - [Fars Kilim](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kelim-fars): Fars kilims are flat-woven by Qashqai nomads in southern Iran and show vivid tribal motifs in a graphic style. - [Senneh Kilim](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kelim-senneh): Senneh kilims from Iranian Kurdistan are among the finest flat-woven rugs, exceptionally thin and finely worked. - [Maimana Kilim](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kelim-maimene): Maimana kilims are flat-woven in northern Afghanistan and are known for their bold red, blue, and ivory stripes. - [Silk Kilim](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kelim-seide): Silk kilims are flat-woven from pure silk and are among the most refined flat weaves, luminous and finely detailed. - [Kilim](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kelim): The kilim is the pile-free woven rug of the Orient, reversible and lightweight. Overview of the main styles from Persia, Afghanistan, Anatolia and the Caucasus. - [Qom Silk](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/ghom-seide): Qom silk rugs are knotted from pure silk in the holy city of Qom and rank among the world’s finest hand-knotted carpets. - [Hereke Silk](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/hereke-seide): Hereke silk rugs come from the Ottoman court manufactory and are among the world’s most prized silk carpets. - [Kashmir Silk](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/kaschmir-seide): Kashmir silk rugs are knotted in northern India and combine classic Persian designs with the lustrous quality of Kashmir silk. - [Afghan Silk](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/afghan-seide): Afghan silk rugs are produced in western Afghanistan and combine traditional Persian designs with luminous silk fibers. - [Chinese Silk](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/china-seide): Chinese silk rugs are knotted in pure silk and stand out with their distinctive motifs, dragons, medallions, and Buddhist symbols. - [Ziegler](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/ziegler): Named after the Swiss trading house Ziegler & Co., Ziegler rugs blend oriental patterns with a Western sense of color and rank among the most popular oriental rugs. - [Afshar Sirjan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/afshar-sirjan): Afshar Sirjan rugs are knotted by Afshar tribes around Sirjan and combine nomadic motifs with refined craftsmanship. - [Bijar Bukan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/bidjar-bukan): Bijar Bukan rugs come from the Bukan area in Iranian Kurdistan and combine the famous Bijar density with finer detail work. - [Bijar Takab](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/bidjar-takab): Bijar Takab rugs come from the Takab region and stand out with their bold colors and dense Bijar-style weave. - [Bijar Zanjan](https://rug-wiki.com/styles/bidjar-zanjan): Bijar Zanjan rugs come from Zanjan Province and combine the classic Bijar density with Zanjan workshop traditions. ## Regions (11) - [Persia / Iran](https://rug-wiki.com/origins/persien): Iran is regarded as the cradle of rug knotting and is home to the greatest variety of styles and techniques in the world. - [Afghanistan](https://rug-wiki.com/origins/afghanistan): Afghan rugs are known for their deep reds and bold geometric patterns, shaped by centuries of nomadic tradition. - [Turkey](https://rug-wiki.com/origins/tuerkei): Turkey looks back on a thousand-year knotting tradition and is known for the symmetric Ghiordes knot. - [Pakistan](https://rug-wiki.com/origins/pakistan): Pakistan produces high-quality rugs, often inspired by Persian patterns but with a distinctive character of their own. - [India](https://rug-wiki.com/origins/indien): India is one of the largest rug producers worldwide, blending Mughal tradition with contemporary design. - [China](https://rug-wiki.com/origins/china): Chinese rugs stand out through their distinctive motifs, dragons, medallions, and Buddhist symbols on a silken pile. - [Caucasus](https://rug-wiki.com/origins/kaukasus): Caucasian rugs captivate with their luminous colors and bold geometric patterns from the mountain regions. - [Turkmenistan](https://rug-wiki.com/origins/turkmenistan): Turkmen rugs are world-famous for their deep red tones and the characteristic gül medallions of the tribes. - [Balochistan](https://rug-wiki.com/origins/balutschistan): Baluchi rugs come from the borderlands of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and carry an unmistakable nomadic style. - [Nepal](https://rug-wiki.com/origins/nepal): Nepalese rugs combine the Tibetan knotting tradition with modern design and exceptional craftsmanship. - [Morocco](https://rug-wiki.com/origins/marokko): Moroccan rugs, most famously the Berber Beni Ourain and Azilal, fascinate with their minimalist designs and dense wool. ## Categories (13) - [Persian rugs](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/perserteppiche): The pinnacle of oriental carpets, hand-knotted in Iran with centuries-old tradition and unmatched variety. - [Turkish rugs](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/tuerkische-teppiche): Hand-knotted rugs from Anatolia, home of the symmetric Turkish knot. From the large-format Usak medallions to the fine workshop weaves of Kayseri. - [Nomad rugs](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/nomadenteppiche): Knotted on portable looms out in the wilderness, nomadic rugs tell stories of life on the move and the natural world. - [Kilim](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/kelim): Flat-woven, pile-free rugs, kilims captivate with bold graphic patterns and versatile use anywhere in the home. - [Gabbeh](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/gabbeh): Coarsely knotted with a long pile and abstract motifs, Gabbehs are the modern classics among oriental rugs. - [Ziegler](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/ziegler): Named after the Swiss trading house, Ziegler rugs combine oriental patterns with a Western sense of color. - [Vintage](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/vintage): Antique and semi-antique rugs with natural patina, every piece a one-of-a-kind with its own story. - [Designer](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/designer): Modern interpretations of oriental knotting, where tradition meets contemporary design. - [Silk rugs](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/seidenteppiche): Rugs made from pure silk are considered the most refined form of the knotting craft, exceptionally fine, lustrous, and valuable. - [Berber](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/berber): Berber rugs from North Africa stand out through minimalist patterns and thick, heavy wool. - [Antique & Semi-Antique](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/antik): Rugs with at least 50 to 100 years of history, with natural patina, rarer and more valuable than newly made pieces. - [Pictorial rugs](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/bild-teppich): Pictorial rugs depict figurative scenes, portraits, mythological motifs, or scenes drawn from nature and history. - [Patchwork](https://rug-wiki.com/rug-types/patchwork): Patchwork rugs are stitched together from fragments of older carpets, redyed, and re-assembled into modern one-offs. ## Master weavers (18) - [Seirafian](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/seirafian): The Seirafian family is one of the most famous knotting dynasties of Isfahan, known for the highest quality in finest wool and silk. - [Davari](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/davari): Davari rugs from Isfahan are renowned for their precise floral arabesques and harmonious color compositions. - [Haghighi](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/haghighi): Haghighi represents the classic Isfahan school with finest kork-wool qualities and silk highlights. - [Akbar Mahdie](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/akbar-mahdie): Akbar Mahdie is considered one of the most important Isfahan masters of the post-war era. - [Haji Jalili](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/haji-jalili): Haji Jalili is regarded as one of the most important 19th-century Tabriz masters, his rugs are now sought-after collector pieces. - [Shifar](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/shifar): Shifar rugs from Tabriz stand for extremely fine knotting qualities and innovative patterns. - [Nezam](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/nezam): The Nezam workshop ranks among the most renowned houses of 20th-century Tabriz. - [Idjadi](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/idjadi): Idjadi is known for Tabriz rugs in the highest Raj classification with fine silk accents. - [Alabaf](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/alabaf): Alabaf represents the classic Tabriz tradition of large-format medallion rugs. - [Djavan](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/djavan): Djavan continues the Tabriz knotting tradition in a contemporary interpretation. - [Torabi](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/torabi): Torabi rugs from Tabriz combine traditional patterns with modern color sensibilities. - [Jamshidi](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/jamshidi): Jamshidi is one of the oldest master families of Qom knotting. - [Erami](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/erami): Erami is known for the finest Qom silk rugs with classic patterns. - [Kazemi](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/kazemi): Kazemi rugs from Qom stand out with their precise floral arabesques. - [Mohammadi](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/mohammadi): Mohammadi silk rugs from Qom are sought-after collector pieces. - [Djeddi](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/djeddi): Djeddi carries the silk-knotting tradition of Qom into the present. - [Fathollah Habibian](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/habibian): Fathollah Habibian is considered the founder of the modern Nain knotting tradition with its characteristic blue-and-beige palette. - [Mohtesham](https://rug-wiki.com/master-weavers/mohtesham): Mohtasham Kashans from the late 19th century are among the finest Persian rugs ever made and command high prices at auction. ## Other editions - Deutsch: [home](https://teppich-fibel.de) · [llms.txt](https://teppich-fibel.de/llms.txt) - Français: [home](https://rug-wiki.com/fr) · [llms.txt](https://rug-wiki.com/fr/llms.txt) - Italiano: [home](https://rug-wiki.com/it) · [llms.txt](https://rug-wiki.com/it/llms.txt) - Español: [home](https://rug-wiki.com/es) · [llms.txt](https://rug-wiki.com/es/llms.txt) - Svenska: [home](https://rug-wiki.com/sv) · [llms.txt](https://rug-wiki.com/sv/llms.txt) - Dansk: [home](https://rug-wiki.com/da) · [llms.txt](https://rug-wiki.com/da/llms.txt) - Norsk Bokmål: [home](https://rug-wiki.com/no) · [llms.txt](https://rug-wiki.com/no/llms.txt) - 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