Master weavers
Behind the most famous rugs often stand generations of master weavers and family workshops. Their signatures turn pieces into sought-after collector's items.
Isfahan
Seirafian
20th century to present
The Seirafian family is one of the most famous knotting dynasties of Isfahan, known for the highest quality in finest wool and silk.
Davari
20th century
Davari rugs from Isfahan are renowned for their precise floral arabesques and harmonious color compositions.
Haghighi
20th century
Haghighi represents the classic Isfahan school with finest kork-wool qualities and silk highlights.
Akbar Mahdie
20th century
Akbar Mahdie is considered one of the most important Isfahan masters of the post-war era.
Täbriz
Haji Jalili
19th century
Haji Jalili is regarded as one of the most important 19th-century Tabriz masters — his rugs are now sought-after collector pieces.
Shifar
20th century
Shifar rugs from Tabriz stand for extremely fine knotting qualities and innovative patterns.
Nezam
20th century
The Nezam workshop ranks among the most renowned houses of 20th-century Tabriz.
Idjadi
20th century
Idjadi is known for Tabriz rugs in the highest Raj classification with fine silk accents.
Alabaf
20th century
Alabaf represents the classic Tabriz tradition of large-format medallion rugs.
Djavan
Contemporary
Djavan continues the Tabriz knotting tradition in a contemporary interpretation.
Torabi
Contemporary
Torabi rugs from Tabriz combine traditional patterns with modern color sensibilities.
Ghom
Jamshidi
20th century
Jamshidi is one of the oldest master families of Qom knotting.
Erami
20th century
Erami is known for the finest Qom silk rugs with classic patterns.
Kazemi
20th century
Kazemi rugs from Qom stand out with their precise floral arabesques.
Mohammadi
20th century
Mohammadi silk rugs from Qom are sought-after collector pieces.
Djeddi
Contemporary
Djeddi carries the silk-knotting tradition of Qom into the present.
Nain
Keschan
18 master weavers registered. This directory is continually expanded.