Ahar

warm reds in beige fields are usually used in these rugs.

Ardabil

sian rug designs—the Mahi or Herati—a diamond medallion with small fish. Some have an all-over pattern and of the modern ones sometimes have geometric motifs. The rugs are commonly woven with silk and wool to highlight the elements in their designs. T

Bakhtiari

abstract. Most Bakhtiari rugs are woven using a Turkish knot, but some of the floral patterns made in Shahr Kurd use the Persian one. These rugs feature long medallions similar to an earlier Isfahan style. Bakhtiari color schemes feature shades of brown,

Baluch

The main color scheme is a rich burgundy and very dark navy blue with beige accents.

Bidjar

g a wet-loom technique, the weavers of Bidjar keep the wool, warp and weft of a rug wet throughout the weaving process. They frequently beat down the weft rows with a comb. As the rug dries, the materials tighten and shrink, making it extremely dense and

Birjand

beige. Their repeated borders resemble Mahi ones, but are more curvilinear. They are very intricate and detailed. Birjand color schemes are usually beige and navy blue, with hints of burgundy and salmon.

Ferdos

as also the birthplace of Ferdowsi, one of Iran's greatest poets.

Gabbeh

thick, soft and luxurious piles. Traditionally they have been woven without a pattern. The weavers took their inspiration from their surroundings. Gabbehs tend to have uncluttered fields with occasional geometric human or animal shapes. They can also fea

Gharadjeh

ity. Larger rugs produced in this region are usually referred to as Heriz or Goravan. Gharadjehs are woven using gentle earth tones. They feature geometric patterns with small key-shaped medallions. Small plants or animals are sometimes included.

Ghoochan

nd baby blue.

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