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

Bidjar

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: Kork 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

Ghoutshan

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

Qaraja

Qaraja 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: Kork 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

Wiss

Wiss 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 Bidjar

Indo Bidjar rugs are produced in India in the style of the original Bidjar 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: Flachgewebe (keine Knoten)
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: Flachgewebe (keine Knoten)
Material: Wool

Senneh Kilim

Persia / IranKilim

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

Knots: Flachgewebe (extrem dicht)
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: Flachgewebe (keine Knoten)
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: Flachgewebe (feinste Struktur)
Material: Silk

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

Bidjar Bukan

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

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

Bidjar Takab

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

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

Bidjar Zanjan