Rug Introductions: The Joshagan

Facts About this Rug:

• Geometric with stylized figures. 

• It originates in Southern Iran where it is woven locally by a nomadic tribe. A nomadic rug means that it's made outdoors in tents by nomadic tribes

• The wool is grown and spun locally. The dyes are also prepared locally and are all vegetable dyes. 

• The rug is woven on a cotton foundation, using the Ghiordes knot.  

• The rugs have a medallion in the middle and are symnetical along the x- and y-axes

• Small ornate figures and stylized flowers feature prominently into the rug

Size: 

Joshagans are small and can fill in a tight space such as a foyer or entryway. They typically run 2 X 3 feet.

Price: 

Joshagans typically start at $350

Rug Introductions: The Kashan

Facts About this Rug:

• The Kashan is a classical high-quality floral rug. Kashans do not use animal patterns

• Like the Tabriz, the Kashan is generally a Persian workshop rug. It's made indoors in a rudimentary family-run factory

• Hand-woven in the village of Kashan in Central Iran

• Contains High quality Merino wool on cotton foundation

• Colors come from vegetable dyes. The classical Kashan dyes are cochineal red and indigo blue. 

• Weaver uses a high density Sennah knot to produce this fine Kashan rug

Size: 

Kashans are typically 5 X 7 feet and in the larger sizes go to 10 X 14 feet

Price: 

Kashans generally run $3000 and up for 5 X 7 and 10 X 14 will run $15,000-$20,000 for the larger sizes.

Rug Introductions: The Ivory Tabriz

Facts About This Rug:

• This rug is called a Tabriz, so named after the Northwest Iranian city where these rugs are made.

• What's unique about a Tabriz are the colors. You often find orange and a green among the hues

• We know that the Tabriz dates back over 500 years.

• The Tabriz is considered a "workshop rug" rather than a tribal rug. It is made in a family-run factory that is mostly made indoors.

• Every part of the Tabriz is hand-made. The wool is locally sourced and the material is mostly wool with silk highlights.

• The addition of silk highlights is the most valuable factor in the rug's pricing

Sizes:

Rugs start small at 5 X 7 and vary to room size
 
Price:

The rugs runs from $2,000 depending on rug density and amount of silk in the rug

Rug Introductions: The Bijar

Facts About this Rug:

• The Bijar originates in Northern Iran and is woven by men and women from the Kurdish tribes.

• Known as the "iron rug," is is the most durable rug in the trade

• Geometric in design, it uses the typical Herati pattern.  

• The rug has an excellent quality wool pile on cotton foundation. 

• Bijar is a Kurdish-occupied village

Size: 

Bijars most commonly run in the following sizes: 2 X 4, 5 X 7 and 6 X 9

Price: 

The 2 X 4 typically goes for $1500, the 5 X 7 runs for $3000 and up, and the 6 X 9 typically ranges from $4,000 to $5,000