All rug styles

Ardebil rugs come from northwestern Iran and often show geometric patterns with Caucasian influence.

Knots: 80,000 – 200,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Afshar

Afshar rugs are knotted by semi-nomadic tribes in southeastern Iran, blending nomadic motifs with refined craftsmanship.

Knots: 80,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton or wool

Bakhtiari

Bakhtiari rugs are knotted by the Bakhtiari tribes in the Zagros mountains and are known for their characteristic garden compartments.

Knots: 80,000 – 200,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Bijar

Bijar rugs from Iranian Kurdistan are considered the most durable Persian rugs, densely knotted and exceptionally hard-wearing.

Knots: 150,000 – 400,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Gabbeh

Persia / IranGabbeh

Gabbeh rugs are coarsely knotted by Qashqai nomads in the Zagros and feature long pile and abstract symbolism.

Knots: 40,000 – 200,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Qashqai

Qashqai rugs are knotted by the eponymous nomadic tribe in Fars Province and stand out with their distinctive medallion style.

Knots: 80,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Qom

Qom rugs from the holy city are among the finest Persian rugs and are particularly prized in pure-silk versions.

Knots: 300,000 – 1,000,000+ knots/m²
Material: Silk on silk or wool on cotton

Hamadan

Hamadan rugs come from western Iran and are produced in countless village workshops, robust, affordable, and highly varied.

Knots: 60,000 – 150,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Heriz

Heriz rugs from northwestern Iran are known for their bold geometric medallions and exceptional durability.

Knots: 60,000 – 160,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Garawan

Garawan rugs come from a village in the Heris region and are slightly coarser than the well-known Heriz pieces.

Knots: 60,000 – 140,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Isfahan

Isfahan rugs from the former Safavid capital are considered the pinnacle of Persian rug knotting, exceptionally fine and elegant.

Knots: 300,000 – 1,000,000 knots/m²
Material: Kurk wool on silk

Kerman

Kerman rugs from southeastern Iran are renowned for their elegant floral designs and refined color palette.

Knots: 150,000 – 500,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Kashan

Kashan rugs from central Iran are classic Persian carpets, elegant, finely knotted, and rich in floral patterns.

Knots: 150,000 – 500,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton, sometimes with silk

Koliai

Koliai rugs are knotted by Kurdish tribes in western Iran and combine geometric motifs with a robust pile.

Knots: 80,000 – 160,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Mashhad

Mashhad rugs from the holy city in northeastern Iran show intricate floral compositions in deep wine-red tones.

Knots: 100,000 – 300,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Moud

Moud rugs come from southern Khorasan and combine fine knotting with the classic Herati all-over pattern.

Knots: 150,000 – 350,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Nahavand

Nahavand rugs come from the Hamadan region and show a more open weave with bold geometric medallions.

Knots: 80,000 – 160,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Nain

Nain rugs from the desert town between Isfahan and Yazd are exceptionally fine and known for their cool ivory-and-blue palette.

Knots: 200,000 – 1,000,000+ knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton with silk inlays

Senneh

Senneh rugs from Sanandaj in Iranian Kurdistan are some of the finest tribal rugs, known for their thin, almost flat pile.

Knots: 150,000 – 400,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Shiraz

Shiraz rugs are produced in the famous market town of southern Iran by Qashqai and Khamseh tribes, vibrant nomadic pieces.

Knots: 60,000 – 150,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool or cotton

Tabriz

Tabriz rugs are among the most refined Persian carpets, known for their finely knotted designs and remarkable variety of patterns.

Knots: 120,000 – 1,000,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton, sometimes with silk

Khal Mohammadi

Khal Mohammadi rugs are produced in northern Afghanistan and stand out with their deep red tones and characteristic gül medallions.

Knots: 80,000 – 160,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Baluchi

BalochistanNomad rugs

Baluchi rugs come from the borderlands of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, dark earth tones and prayer-rug formats define their nomadic style.

Knots: 60,000 – 140,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Mir

Mir rugs from the Malayer region show the classic boteh all-over pattern in fine quality and great size variety.

Knots: 120,000 – 300,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Loribaft

Loribaft rugs are knotted by Lori nomads in the southern Zagros and combine the long pile of a Gabbeh with finer detail work.

Knots: 80,000 – 200,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool or cotton

Kazak

CaucasusNomad rugs

Kazak rugs from the southern Caucasus impress with bold geometric patterns and luminous colors.

Knots: 80,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Bukhara

TurkmenistanNomad rugs

Bukhara rugs are world-famous for their typical octagonal gül medallions on a deep red ground.

Knots: 120,000 – 400,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool or cotton

Nepal

NepalDesigner

Nepal rugs are produced in Kathmandu in the Tibetan tradition, coarsely knotted, soft, and often with modern designs.

Knots: 60,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Highland wool, sometimes with silk or bamboo

Berber

MoroccoBerber

Berber rugs from North Africa, most famously Beni Ourain and Azilal, are known for minimalist patterns on heavy, undyed wool.

Knots: 40,000 – 100,000 knots/m²
Material: Sheep wool on wool

Ardakan

Ardakan rugs come from the desert town of Yazd Province and combine restrained color palettes with subtle medallion designs.

Knots: 150,000 – 350,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Borchalou

Borchalou rugs come from the Hamadan region and show finely worked floral medallions on an ivory ground.

Knots: 80,000 – 160,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Farahan

Farahan rugs come from the Arak area of Markazi Province and are sought-after for their classic Herati patterns and harmonious colors.

Knots: 120,000 – 300,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Gholtogh

Gholtogh rugs come from a village in Hamadan Province and combine simple geometric motifs with a robust pile.

Knots: 60,000 – 140,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Quchan

Quchan rugs come from the city of the same name in northern Khorasan and are known for their rich Kurdish tribal patterns.

Knots: 80,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool or cotton

Golpayegan

Golpayegan rugs come from the eponymous town in Isfahan Province and resemble Hamadan pieces but with finer knotting.

Knots: 100,000 – 250,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Hosseinabad

Hosseinabad rugs come from a village in Hamadan Province and show classic Herati patterns in the typical Hamadan single-weft weave.

Knots: 60,000 – 130,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Joshaghan

Joshaghan rugs come from a village near Kashan and stand out with their distinctive diamond lattice in finely knotted compartments.

Knots: 120,000 – 250,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Jozan

Jozan rugs come from the Malayer area and combine classic Sarouk-style medallions with sturdy nomadic-village quality.

Knots: 120,000 – 250,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Kashmar

Kashmar rugs come from northeastern Iran and are popular for their floral garden designs and balanced palette.

Knots: 120,000 – 300,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Klardasht

Klardasht rugs are produced in the Caspian highlands and are characterized by warm earth tones and tribal medallions.

Knots: 60,000 – 120,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Lilian

Lilian rugs come from a village in the Malayer region and show classic Sarouk-style floral medallions in compact sizes.

Knots: 100,000 – 200,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Mahal

Mahal rugs come from the Arak region (historic Sultanabad) and combine open all-over floral fields with antique appeal.

Knots: 80,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Malayer

Malayer rugs come from the eponymous town in Hamadan Province and are appreciated for their classic Herati patterns and good value.

Knots: 120,000 – 250,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Mehraban

Mehraban rugs come from a village in East Azerbaijan and show robust geometric medallions related to Heriz pieces.

Knots: 80,000 – 160,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Meshkin

Meshkin rugs from northwestern Iran show bold geometric patterns and the strong red palette typical of the Sabalan region.

Knots: 70,000 – 150,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool or cotton

Meymeh

Meymeh rugs come from a small village in Isfahan Province and are appreciated for their detailed floral medallions in small to medium sizes.

Knots: 150,000 – 300,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Najafabad

Najafabad rugs come from the Isfahan area and offer Isfahan-style floral compositions at more accessible quality grades.

Knots: 150,000 – 350,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Karaja

Karaja rugs come from the Arasbaran forests of East Azerbaijan and show simple geometric medallions in long runner formats.

Knots: 70,000 – 160,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Rafsanjan

Rafsanjan rugs come from the Kerman pistachio town and show floral compositions related to Kerman pieces but in coarser knotting.

Knots: 150,000 – 350,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Rudbar

Rudbar rugs come from the Manjil area in Gilan Province and combine simple geometric motifs with the typical Caspian palette.

Knots: 60,000 – 140,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Sabzevar

Sabzevar rugs come from Razavi Khorasan and are known for their Mashhad-style floral medallions at more accessible price points.

Knots: 80,000 – 200,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Sarab

Sarab rugs come from East Azerbaijan and are typical for their long runner formats with camel-colored grounds.

Knots: 80,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Sarouk

Sarouk rugs come from the Arak area and are classic floral Persian rugs with dense knotting and a deep red ground.

Knots: 150,000 – 400,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Sharbabak

Shahr-e Babak rugs come from the cave village of Meymand area and combine Afshar tribal motifs with fine craftsmanship.

Knots: 80,000 – 200,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton or wool

Tabatabai

Tabatabai rugs are named after the renowned house in Kashan and represent the highest level of Kashan workshop quality.

Knots: 400,000 – 1,000,000+ knots/m²
Material: Kurk wool and silk on cotton

Tuyserkan

Tuyserkan rugs come from a small town in Hamadan Province and combine Hamadan single-weft weave with classic Herati patterns.

Knots: 60,000 – 150,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Varamin

Varamin rugs are produced near Tehran and are appreciated for their fine all-over patterns and balanced colors.

Knots: 80,000 – 200,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Viss

Viss rugs come from the Alvand mountains near Hamadan and combine simple geometric motifs with a robust pile.

Knots: 80,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Yazd

Yazd rugs come from the historic desert city and show floral medallions in the cool ivory-and-blue Yazd palette.

Knots: 150,000 – 400,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Ilam

Ilam rugs come from the Zagros highlands of western Iran and combine Kurdish tribal motifs with a robust nomadic character.

Knots: 60,000 – 140,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Kashkuli

Kashkuli rugs are knotted by a refined Qashqai sub-tribe in Fars and show fine Qashqai medallions in cleaner workshop quality.

Knots: 100,000 – 250,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool or cotton

Yalameh

Yalameh rugs are knotted by a Qashqai sub-tribe in Fars and show diamond lattice fields full of nomadic symbols.

Knots: 60,000 – 140,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Shal

Shal rugs come from the Qazvin region and combine Kurdish tribal motifs with a finer workshop weave.

Knots: 60,000 – 140,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool or cotton

Hereke

TurkeySilk rugs

Hereke rugs come from the Ottoman court manufactory in Hereke, Turkey, and are among the world’s finest hand-knotted rugs.

Knots: 500,000 – 1,500.000+ knots/m²
Material: Silk on silk or wool on cotton

Kayseri

TurkeyPersian rugs

Kayseri rugs come from Cappadocia and offer classical Anatolian patterns in a wide range of qualities and sizes.

Knots: 100,000 – 400,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool, cotton or art-silk on cotton

Ushak

TurkeyPersian rugs

Ushak rugs from western Anatolia are classic Ottoman carpets known for large medallion compositions in soft tones.

Knots: 60,000 – 140,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool or cotton

Akcha

Akcha rugs are produced in northern Afghanistan and show typical Turkmen gül medallions on a deep red ground.

Knots: 80,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Ariana

AfghanistanDesigner

Ariana rugs are produced in northwestern Afghanistan and combine traditional Persian designs with Afghan craftsmanship.

Knots: 80,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Hatchlu

Hatchlu rugs are knotted by Turkmen tribes and show the typical four-field cross pattern of nomadic prayer rugs.

Knots: 80,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Turkmen

Turkmen rugs come from the Central Asian steppes and are world-famous for their characteristic gül medallions in deep red.

Knots: 100,000 – 250,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Shirvan

CaucasusNomad rugs

Shirvan rugs come from eastern Azerbaijan and stand out with their fine geometric medallions and clear color contrasts.

Knots: 80,000 – 180,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on wool

Indo Bijar

Indo Bijar rugs are produced in India in the style of the original Bijar pieces, densely knotted and very durable.

Knots: 120,000 – 300,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Indo Qom

IndiaSilk rugs

Indo Qom rugs are produced in India in the style of the Persian Qom, fine craftsmanship at more accessible prices.

Knots: 300,000 – 800,000 knots/m²
Material: Silk on silk or wool on cotton

Indo Isfahan

Indo Isfahan rugs are produced in India in the style of the famous Persian Isfahan, fine floral compositions at moderate prices.

Knots: 200,000 – 500,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Indo Kashan

Indo Kashan rugs are produced in India after the classic Kashan model, elegant floral medallions on deep red.

Knots: 150,000 – 400,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Indo Mir

Indo Mir rugs are produced in India and show the classic Mir-e-boteh all-over pattern in great size variety.

Knots: 100,000 – 250,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

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.

Knots: 200,000 – 400,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Indo Sarouk

Indo Sarouk rugs are produced in India after the classic Sarouk model, floral medallions on a deep red ground.

Knots: 150,000 – 350,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Indo Tabriz

Indo Tabriz rugs are produced in India after the famous Tabriz model, diverse designs and refined craftsmanship.

Knots: 200,000 – 500,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Afghan Kilim

AfghanistanKilim

Afghan kilims are flat-woven by Turkmen and Uzbek weavers in northern Afghanistan and stand out with their geometric stripes.

Knots: Flat weave (no knots)
Material: Wool

Fars Kilim

Persia / IranKilim

Fars kilims are flat-woven by Qashqai nomads in southern Iran and show vivid tribal motifs in a graphic style.

Knots: Flat weave (no knots)
Material: Wool

Senneh Kilim

Persia / IranKilim

Senneh kilims from Iranian Kurdistan are among the finest flat-woven rugs, exceptionally thin and finely worked.

Knots: Flat weave (extremely dense)
Material: Wool on cotton

Maimana Kilim

AfghanistanKilim

Maimana kilims are flat-woven in northern Afghanistan and are known for their bold red, blue, and ivory stripes.

Knots: Flat weave (no knots)
Material: Wool

Silk Kilim

Persia / IranSilk rugs

Silk kilims are flat-woven from pure silk and are among the most refined flat weaves, luminous and finely detailed.

Knots: Flat weave (finest structure)
Material: Silk

Kilim

Persia / IranKilim

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.

Knots: Flat weave (no knots)
Material: Flat weave (no pile)

Qom Silk

Persia / IranSilk rugs

Qom silk rugs are knotted from pure silk in the holy city of Qom and rank among the world’s finest hand-knotted carpets.

Knots: 600,000 – 1,200.000+ knots/m²
Material: Silk on silk

Hereke Silk

TurkeySilk rugs

Hereke silk rugs come from the Ottoman court manufactory and are among the world’s most prized silk carpets.

Knots: 800,000 – 2,000.000 knots/m²
Material: Silk on silk

Kashmir Silk

IndiaSilk rugs

Kashmir silk rugs are knotted in northern India and combine classic Persian designs with the lustrous quality of Kashmir silk.

Knots: 300,000 – 1,000,000 knots/m²
Material: Silk on cotton or silk

Afghan Silk

AfghanistanSilk rugs

Afghan silk rugs are produced in western Afghanistan and combine traditional Persian designs with luminous silk fibers.

Knots: 200,000 – 500,000 knots/m²
Material: Silk on silk or cotton

Chinese Silk

ChinaSilk rugs

Chinese silk rugs are knotted in pure silk and stand out with their distinctive motifs, dragons, medallions, and Buddhist symbols.

Knots: 300,000 – 900,000 knots/m²
Material: Silk on silk or cotton

Ziegler

Persia / IranZiegler

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.

Knots: 80,000 – 250,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Afshar Sirjan

Afshar Sirjan rugs are knotted by Afshar tribes around Sirjan and combine nomadic motifs with refined craftsmanship.

Knots: 100,000 – 200,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Bijar Bukan

Bijar Bukan rugs come from the Bukan area in Iranian Kurdistan and combine the famous Bijar density with finer detail work.

Knots: 150,000 – 350,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Bijar Takab

Bijar Takab rugs come from the Takab region and stand out with their bold colors and dense Bijar-style weave.

Knots: 150,000 – 350,000 knots/m²
Material: Wool on cotton

Bijar Zanjan