Large Qom Persian carpet with orange and gold colors and a perfect example of what high end oriental rugs should look and feel like. As with all of my other Qom rugs that I offer, this carpet has over 700 kpsi and is made of pure silk. Most city rugs are made in various degrees of quality and the Qom carpets are no exception. Even though I could easily sell lower quality rugs, it is these high end pieces that are in my opinion the reason why the Persian carpets are as popular as they are. One of most unique Nain Persian rugs is this large round Nain oriental carpet with a rare design and a 9Lah quality. Round Nain rugs are very hard to find and the high end Nain carpets are rarely ever round. In fact, this is the first time that I was able to find a decent round Nain in this large size and I was also taken back by the unique design. Unfortunately, I have not been able to offer more of these rare round oriental rugs, but I still hope to be able to offer more unique Nain carpets in the years to come. Another very unusual Persian carpet is this octagon Tabriz rug with a silk foundation and a 60 raj quality. Due to my personal passion for rare and unique oriental carpets, I always try to offer rugs that are different from what most other retailers sell in their stores. This Tabriz carpet was actually a twin set, but due to the large size I sold both carpets seperately. Finding octagon shaped Persian rugs is extremely rare and this twin set were the first ones that I have offered so far. Among my featured Persian rug designs are the Tabriz Heriz oriental rugs, which feature a very geometric pattern very different from most other Persian carpets. The Heriz design comes from the region that is slightly to the northeast of Tabriz and gets it's influence from the Russian Kasak rugs. As you can see, there are no round edges in these Persian carpets to and especially the high end Tabriz oriental rugs with this design feature lots of silk highlights. The colors in this Persian rug design can vary and what you see here is a typical Heriz Tabriz Oriental carpet. One of my most unusual looking Tabriz Persian rugs is this very fine carpet, which was actually supposed to have been a twin set. When we found this Tabriz carpet, it was still being woven and after realizing how unique it looked, we asked the weaver not to split it in half and to leave it as is. The solid black colors really bring out the silk highlights and it is one of my favorite Tabriz Persian rugs that I have ever offered.
Another popular design in my Persian rug is the Tabriz Heriz oriental rugs, which feature a very geometric pattern very different from most other Persian carpets. The Heriz design comes from the region that is slightly to the northeast of Tabriz and gets it's influence from the Russian Kasak rugs. As you can see, there are no round edges in these Persian carpets to and especially the high end Tabriz oriental rugs with this design feature lots of silk highlights. The colors in this Persian rug design can vary and what you see here is a typical Heriz Tabriz Oriental carpet with the very dark main color and lots of bright silk highlights.

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 Rare pure silk oval Qom Persian carpet in a 4x6 size with a rare gold and burgundy color combination, which is also very rare in oriental rugs. This design is rarely ever found in Persian rugs and the few that I have offered have always been silk Qum carpets. It is one of the more unusual Persian rugs and I have been looking for another one for quiet some time. Typically, the oval rugs have a very traditional design with a large medaillion, but this silk Qom carpet features a unique design along with a rare shape and colors.
Large Nain Persian rug with a rare design and very unusual carpet colors. Nain rugs are very similar in colors and design to Isfahan rugs due to their vicinity and they come in various types of quality like most other Persian carpets. The Nain rugs that I feature are made of a very high quality and to have over 600 kpsi is not unusual. To begin with, all of my Nain oriental carpets are 6-lah quality and I always look for unique designs like this one. Round Pure Silk Qom Persian carpet, which is extremely hard to find in Oriental rugs. My specialty is in high quality Persian carpets and Qom Oriental rugs in the round and oval shape are very popular with my clients and sell very fast. Most silk oriental carpets are rectangular shaped and I hope to be able to offer many more round Persian rugs in the future.
Large room sized Nain Persian rug with a very unique design and very traditional Nain carpet colors. Nain rugs are made near and in the city of Isfahan and they come in various types of quality like most other Persian carpets. The Nain rugs that I feature are made of a very high quality and to have over 600 kpsi is not unusual. To begin with, all of my Nain oriental carpets are 6-lah quality and I always look for unique designs like this one. This picturial Persian Isfahan rug is a perfect example of what a high quality Isfahan oriental carpet should look and feel like. The design features the 4 seasons pattern and as with all of the high end Isfahan oriental carpets that I offer, this picture rug is made with a silk foundation. Many of my Persian carpets are sold to clients all over the world and whether you are a local or overseas, the service will be to the highest standards. my clients like to purchase the Persian picture rugs like the Tabriz rugs and Isfahan oriental carpets for walls, and some even have them framed. Very Fine Persian Isfahan carpet with a picturial and star shaped design, which is very hard to find in Oriental rugs. Even though my specialty is in Tabriz and Qom Persian rugs, I am also on occasion able to offer other types of oriental carpets like this Isfahan rug. Picturial rugs are sought after for their uniqueness and are often hang on walls or even framed. Most of my oriental carpets sell very quickly due to my passion for quality and they often keep their value as they get older. Room size Persian Tabriz rug with a classical Gonbad or Gonbardeh design, which refers to the dome shaped design of the oriental carpet. This Persian carpet design is typically found in large oriental carpets and is a specialty of Tabriz rugs, even though it is sometimes found in other types of Persian carpets. It is one of the more modern design and very popular with my clients, who are looking for a durable showpiece Persian rug. Large rare pure silk Qom Persian rug with a geometric design called Gonbad or Gonbardeh, which is very rare in oriental carpets. My Qom silk oriental rugs are very popular with my clients due to their uniqueness and Persian carpets like this Qum rug are truly showpieces. Designed as a showpiece, silk Persian carpets have become very popular, but are difficult to make due to their extremely quality.

Popular Persian rug designs and Carpets

Featured Persian Rug Design
" ROUND & OVAL Rugs "

Round and oval Persian carpets are in my opinion some of the most spectacular rugs and this Tabriz rug is a great showpiece. The design features a variation of the Tabriz Mahi rug pattern, which is extremely rare in Persian rugs. Most Tabriz Mahi carpets are made in a regular shape and I am very fortunate to have the business connections that allow me to purchase some of these very unique Persian rugs.      Round Persian carpets are in my opinion some of the most spectacular rugs and this Tabriz rug is a great showpiece.This Tabriz Persian carpet features the most common variation of the Gombardeh design. The colors are typically brighter than ordinary Tabriz Persian carpets and the shape features a geometric pattern that starts with a traditional border and ends in the large round medaillion. The round Gombardeh design is perfect for round carpets and the shades of blue are the most common used colors in these type of Persian carpets. Notice the dome shaped border, which is always very unique and most common found in round Gombardeh Tabriz rugs.      These twin oval Persian rugs are some of the most unusual rugs I have ever offered. They are so rare, that another Persian rug retailer purchased them from me the same day that I received them and then turned around and offered them for sale in their Persian carpet store..

Among the most appreciated and popular Persian rugs are the round carpets and especially the high quality pieces like my Tabriz rugs are often mentioned. Round and Oval Persian rugs are much more difficult to make and often take longer to weave than ordinary carpets, so there are much less to choose from and the prices tend to be a bit higher.  Many of my clients like the round rugs for entryways or dining rooms, but in almost all cases they are also used as showpieces. For my showcase, I picked many different Tabriz rugs and other Persian carpets, and I hope that you will enjoy looking at the selection.

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"Round & Oval" Persian Rugs Showcase 

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 " SQUARE Carpets "

This square pure silk Qom Persian Persian carpet features a light blue turquois color, which is extremely rare in Persian rugs. Small square rugs are very hard to find and this Qom rugs sold very quickly due to it's uniqueness and value.      Large square Tabriz Persian carpet with a dome shaped Gombad deisng, which in my opinion looks absolutely spectacular in Persian rugs and this Tabriz rug is a great showpiece. The round Gombardeh design is perfect for square Persian carpets and the shades of blue are the most common used colors in these type of Persian carpets.      Lastly, I wanted to show you a more traditional square Persian Tabriz rug, which also features a large amount of silk highlights and the workmanship is just amazing. All of my square and other Tabriz Persian carpets are made of the finest quality and I am very particular about the Persian rugs that I offer.

Another unusual Persian rug design is the square shape, which is probably the least appreciated and yet very beautiful carpet design. Square rugs have always been very rare due to a limited demand, but the shape allows for some truly beautiful geometric patterns, which are actually more similar to round Persian carpets.  Many square carpets feature large perfectly round medallions and especially the high end Tabriz rugs and pure silk Qom carpets can have some truly unique designs. The ones I picked for this section are great examples of rare and fine square rugs and I hope you like my selection.

To see more square carpets , please click on this link:
"Square" Persian Carpet Showcase 

Featured Persian Rug Design
"Heriz Tabriz Carpets"

 Large square Tabriz Persian carpet with a geometric Heriz design, which is very hard to find in this size and among high end oriental rugs. Most high end Heriz Tabriz Persian rugs are made with very kurkwool and silk and it is very rare to find these type of oriental carpets in this square or other odd shaped size. They are often compared to Native American rugs due to their design and these Persian rugs are designed to be showpieces and last a lifetime. Among my featured Persian rug designs are the Tabriz Heriz oriental rugs, which feature a very geometric pattern very different from most other Persian carpets. The Heriz design comes from the region that is slightly to the northeast of Tabriz and gets it's influence from the Russian Kasak rugs. As you can see, there are no round edges in these Persian carpets to and especially the high end Tabriz oriental rugs with this design feature lots of silk highlights. The colors in this Persian rug design can vary and what you see here is a typical Heriz Tabriz Oriental carpet.
Heriz designed Tabriz carpets are another very popular and classic designs that is often compared with the Native American Navajo rugs due to the geometric and straight patterns. Heriz is located to the northeast of Tabriz and the Heriz rugs are much more coarse than high end Tabriz rugs. Many years ago, the weavers in Tabriz started to combine the Heriz pattern with the high quality Tabriz rugs and they have been very popular ever since. Most high end Tabriz Heriz carpets are made in traditional colors and shapes and they often feature lots of silk highlights. The most common pieces are like the light colored piece, but I always try to get rare Heriz Tabriz Persian rugs like the square one that you see on the top. These type of Tabriz carpets are great for high traffic areas and are also designed to be showpieces.

To see more Heriz Persian rugs or other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
Heriz Tabriz Persian Rug Showcase 

Featured Persian Rug Design
"Pictorial Oriental Carpets"

This picturial Persian Isfahan rug is a perfect example of what a high quality Isfahan oriental carpet should look and feel like. The design features the 4 seasons pattern and as with all of the high end Isfahan oriental carpets that I offer, this picture rug is made with a silk foundation. Many of my Persian carpets are sold to clients all over the world and whether you are a local or overseas, the service will be to the highest standards. my clients like to purchase the Persian picture rugs like the Tabriz rugs and Isfahan oriental carpets for walls, and some even have them framed. Pure silk Persian Qom carpet featuring a hunting scene, which is a classic design in Oriental picture rugs. All of my Qum oriental rugs are made of of pure silk and I do not offer any low quality Persian carpets. These all silk Persian carpets are best known for their high quality and often have over 700 kpsi. Many of my clients have hang the Qom rugs on walls and seeing framed Persian carpets is also common among the very high end Tabriz and Qom rugs.
Pictorial Persian rugs have been made for centuries and are as popular today as they were back then. The pictures in these oriental carpets often depicts scenes or acts from the middle ages through more recent events and people. Among the most common Persian picture carpets are the hunting scenes like in the Qom rug to the right and scenic pictures like the Tabriz carpet to the left. Many pictorial rugs also depicts historical and  religious events, while others show poems and pictures that are associated with them. For example, the Iranian poet Hafez is often referred to in fine Persian rugs and parts of his poems are often included in the rug. Although pictorial carpets can come in all sizes and qualities, the majority of them are high quality Persian rugs designed to be hang on walls and even framed.

To see more Pictorial Persian rugs or other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
Pictorial Persian Rug Showcase 

Featured Persian Carpet Design
" Qum Hunting Rugs "

Large horizontal pure silk Qum Persian carpet with a pictorial hunting rug design. Horizontal picture rugs are extremely rare and to find them in this large size is even more unusual. Most Qum Persian picture carpets have a vertical design and this long shape makes it perfect for walls and especially for framing.       Room size Persian picture rugs like this pure silk Qum picture carpet are extremely rare, since they are typically much smaller Persian carpets. Another unique feature in this Qum rug is the red color, which is also very rare in Persian picture carpets, since most hunting rug designs feature a white background.      Another unusual pure silk Qum carpet is this smaller Qum with a dark blue background, which is also very rare and hard to find. Qum picture rugs have always been very popular and many of my clients like to hang them on walls and even have them framed.

The finest Persian rugs are made of pure silk and the best known ones are the Qum Persian carpets. These pure silk rugs are made in the holy city of Qum and come in many different shapes, designs, and colors.
One the most popular designs is the Hunting scene, which typically depicts horse riders from the ancient Persian era on a hunt for tiger and lions. Also, it is common to see the carpets with poems written along the border and pictures of many different types of animals and plants. Most of these picture rugs are small and ideal for hanging, but there are also larger Qum rugs with this design, although the larger ones are extremely rare.

For more featured rug designs, please click on this link:
Qum Hunting Picture Persian Rugs Showcase 

Featured Persian Rug Design
 " 6-Lah Nain Rugs "

Sample of a traditional 6-Lah Persian Nain carpet with a large medaillion and typical colors.      This Persian Nain carpet features a very unique design, which is typically only found in Nain rugs.      Another fine Persian Nain rug in a large square size, which is also very unusual for Persian Nain carpets.

In addition to the other fine Persian rugs, Nain carpets also feature some very high end quality pieces, although the majority of them are in the low quality range. Since my passion is for high end rugs, I like to share with you a bit about these 6-Lah Nain rugs, which can have up to 625 kpsi, which is extremely high for any Persian rug made of wool and silk. Nain rugs are made in the city and vicinity of Isfahan and have many of the same color and design features of Isfahan rugs. They tend to be more traditional in design and especially the high end Nain carpets are often featured with light colors and a large center medaillion.

For more featured rug designs, please click on this link:
6-Lah Nain Persian Carpet Showcase 

Featured Persian Rug Design
 " Gombad Tabriz Rugs"

This Tabriz Persian carpet features the most common variation of the Gombardeh design. The colors are typically brighter than ordinary Tabriz Persian carpets and the shape features a geometric pattern that starts with a traditional border and ends in the large round medaillion.       Round Persian carpets are in my opinion some of the most spectacular rugs and this Tabriz rug is a great showpiece. The round Gombardeh design is perfect for round carpets and the shades of blue are the most common used colors in these type of Persian carpets. Notice the dome shaped border, which is always very unique and most common found in round Gombardeh Tabriz rugs.      Finally, this design variation is called Gombardeh Faraji and it is simply the fastest selling design in regular shaped carpets. It incorporates the round Gombardeh design in a rectangular shape and the end result is a stunning looking showpiece.

Gomdardeh designed Tabriz carpets are amongst my most popular pieces and therefore it is only appropriate that I kick off this new Persian rug section with this very popular and beautiful pattern.
In the pictures shown above, I have picked three Tabriz Persian rugs with variations of this design. The Gombad design is inspired by the  dome shaped ceilings in mosques, which are often painted in various colors and also decorated with tiles. Unlike the more traditional Persian rugs, these Tabriz carpets are a more recent creation and are hard to make due to the complexity of the geometric pattern.

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Gombad Tabriz Persian Rug Showcase 

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 " Mahi "

This round Tabriz Mahi Persian rug features one of the rarest Mahi designs that you will find. Round Persian rugs are somewhat of a novelty, and to find round Mahi rugs is extremely rare. This design features different colors and is one of my most sought after round Persian rugs that I have had. Due to my family connections, I am able to find these type of rare Persian Mahi rugs, and please feel free to shop around to see just how rare this design is.      The Tabriz Mahi design is also known as the Fish design and is one of the most classic and best known pattern in Persian rugs. Designed for high traffic areas as well as for formal rooms, these Tabriz rugs are meant to be used and admired. Here you can see a very classic example of a Tabriz Mahi or Fish rug.      One of my personal favorites is the Tabriz Mahi rug, which was made by the Pirouzian family. The Pirouzian family is very well known and respected for their very high end Tabriz Mahi rugs are they make some of the most stunning looking Mahi designs, including this new design which I was fortunate to offer to you.

Tabriz Mahi design, also called "Fish" design, is one of the most recognized patterns in Persian rugs and is also one of the most popular. Mahi carpets come in a variety of qualities, colors, and sizes and are most common in rectangular shapes with the large medallion like the example in the middle. This design is perfect for heavy traffic areas or under furniture and the high quality Mahi rugs are also great showpieces. If you look around my galleries, you will see that my passion is for the unusual, and as you can see by the examples above, I always look for new and unique Persian carpet designs that are rarely offered by other retailers due to their scarcity.

For more featured rug designs, please click on this link:
Mahi Tabriz Persian Rug Showcase 

More pictures of Persian rugs being made by weavers in Tabriz, Iran.

A round Persian Tabriz carpet being woven by a weaver in Tabriz, Iran. Most of the Persian rugs that I offer are made by families and you can see a husband working along side his wife. Some families have created large Persian carpet shops where many rug weavers will work to create these fine Persian carpets, but for the main part most are still made by small families.

Here you see a Persian Tabriz rug being woven by one of the weavers that we do business with and this particular Tabriz carpet  became part of my inventory as soon as it is completed. This Tabriz rug took about 6 weeks to complete and it is the main source of income for the rug weaving families. Due to the drop in overall prices of Persian carpets, many weavers can no longer make carpets as a sole occupation and are now making rugs as a supplemental income. You can also see a woman sitting behind the weaver, which is also very common with most families. Most weavers will work in teams of 2 or more on a carpet and to find a husband work along with his wife is a very common practice.
The white background you see is the foundation of the rugs, which is basically a whole lot of cotton or silk strings tied to a wooden frame.

Here you see the same round Tabriz carpet from a different angle. The person in the front is my mother, who lives in Tabriz and she does most of my purchasing for my business. She apparently enjoys being in the pictures, since you will see her in other pictures as well. There are a couple of interesting points that I would like to share with you. Above the carpet is a drawing, which has been folded and then placed there as a reference. Before a Tabriz rug or other type of Persian carpet is woven, the weaver will draw a picture of the rug onto paper and then use the paper as a reference guide. This is very important so that the symmetry of the design is even throughout the whole rug. Another feature is the area that my mother is pointing out, which is called the kelim. Round carpets and oval rugs typically feature a kelim, which is a border that goes around the entire rug and it is basically the foundation only. Most weavers will add some delicate artwork to it, but for the most part it is left exposed to show off the quality of the carpet being made and also to help the Persian rug keep it's round shape. 

 In this picture, you can see the Persian rug weaver using a pattern as a guide to create the design of this round Tabriz carpet. Rug weavers will typically create a drawing first and then use that as a template to create the Persian carpets. One of the reasons that genuine Persian rugs are so valuable is that they are 100% handmade Persian carpets and are not produced in large factories like in Pakistan, India, and China. Every one of my Tabriz carpet, Nain rugs, and Qom rugs are handmade and of the highest quality.
Here you can see a weaver working on a large Tabriz Persian rug. Typically, several people will work on a large Persian carpet as a team and it is not uncommon to have up to 6 weavers producing one Tabriz rug. Most other types of large Persian carpets like the Nain rugs and Qom rugs that are also made in teams.

A weaver is working on this x-large Tabiz carpet in this picture, which is a bit rare, since most large Persian carpets are made by team of 2 to 3 people. You can see the wooden frame which holds the cotton foundation. On top of the frame you see the different balls of wool that the weaver will use and he is also using a drawing as a reference point. The entire process is done by hand which is one of the reasons why authentic Persian carpets are so valuable. This particular Tabriz rug is going to be a fairly large piece, and it can take several month to be completed. Some of the larger weaving families will employ several weavers, who will work on a rug as a team or work on several rugs at the same time.  Weaving large Persian carpets is much more labor intensive than a bunch of smaller rugs and as you can see in the picture, it can be quiet challenging to create a 10x13 or bigger Persian rug, since every carpet has to be woven on a wooden frame like this one.

High end Persian carpets, like the Tabriz rugs, Nain rugs, and Qom rugs that I offer, feature silk highlights and you can see the young man using a shaver to give them a special treatment. After a high end Persian rug has been completed, it is cut off the frame and trimmed so that the pile is even. If a Tabriz carpet is a high end piece like this one, then an additional step is taken, which is this one right here being performed by this specialist. This entire Tabriz rug has lots of silk highlights and this man is using a special tool almost like a sander and he is polishing the silk. As a result, the silk is much brighter and it also pushes the silk into the rug. Many of my rugs have large silk highlights and they appear to by embedded in the carpet. This is the process that makes this happen and it is a very slow and painstaking process. The person performing this task has to be very skilled and careful, since one wrong step can result in the silk being torn or a hole being created, which would render the carpet useless and cause a tremendous financial loss.  

 One of the final steps in the production of a Persian carpet and perhaps the most delicate is the carving of the silk highlights in fine Persian rugs. Most high end Tabriz carpets and other fine Persian rugs have large areas of pure silk and in order for the silk to be shiny and spectacular, it is slightly trimmed for added beauty. One wrong step and the person can tear a hole, cut the pile, or otherwise damage the Persian carpet severely.

 

I hope that you enjoyed this information on Persian Carpets and please feel free to look at my main website at www.mprugs.com to see other rugs and more details about this fine art. If you are new to Persian rugs, I would highly recommend two additional web pages that I have created to further explain Persian rugs and to show you how to a Persian carpet that is right for you.

www.mprugs.com/guide.htm - Buyer's guide to Persian rugs. The information in the buyer's guide is un-biased and I created this page as a result of the many e-mails and calls that I have received. If you are new to Persian carpets, I would definitely recommend that you look at this page as it will offer you lots of tips.

www.mprugs.com/info.htm - Information page about history of Persian carpets, current events, terms used, and how to take care of Persian rugs at home.

Article about Persian Rug Prices - Updated every 6 months about Persian rugs values.

Tabriz rug showcase of unique Persian carpets - Showcase of unique Persian Tabriz rugs

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 "ROUND Rugs"

Large round Tabriz Persian rug with a geometric design called Gombad or Gombardeh, which is very rare in Persian carpets. My round Persian rugs are very popular with my clients due to their uniqueness and oriental carpets like this Tabriz rugs are truly showpieces. Perfect for just about every room from an entryway to a dining room, round Persian rugs have become very popular, but are difficult to make due to their shape. A X-Large 10' round Tabriz Persian rug, which is extremely rare size for oriental carpets. These type of Persian rugs feature some of most breathtaking designs and the workmanship is extremely popular with my clients. Designed to be showpieces, these Tabriz oriental rugs are also among the most valuable Persian carpets.
Among the most appreciated and popular Persian rugs are the round carpets and especially the high quality pieces like my Tabriz rugs are often mentioned. Round Persian rugs are much more difficult to make and often take longer to weave than ordinary carpets, so there are much less to choose from and I always try my best to offer new and unusual designs.  Many of my clients like the round rugs for entryways or dining rooms, but in almost all cases they are also used as showpieces. Especially the large round carpets are some of the most beautiful Persian rugs. For my showcase, I picked many different Tabriz rugs and other Persian carpets, and I hope that you will enjoy looking at the selection.

To see more Round Persian rugs or other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
"Round" Persian Rugs Showcase 

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 "SQUARE Rugs"

Large square Tabriz Persian rug with a geometric design called Gombad or Gombardeh and a silk foundation. This Tabriz oriental rug is a very high end Persian carpet and it is also one of two identical Tabriz rugs that were made. My father and I decided to purchase both, but due to the large 8' size, we choose to each keep one and both sold in a very short period of time. The design of this Tabriz Persian rug is extremely rare and the square size is also not as common in oriental carpets. Square pure silk Qom Persian rug in a medium size, which is extremely rare in Oriental carpets. These type of high end Persian carpets are very popular with my clients, who are looking for very fine and valuable Oriental rugs. Most pure silk Qom Persian rugs feature very traditional designs and even though the majority of the Qom oriental carpets are of a much lower quality, it is these high quality Qom Persian rugs, that has given the name the respect it rightfully deserves.
Another unusual Persian rug design is the square shape, which is probably the least appreciated and yet very beautiful carpet design. Square rugs have always been very rare due to a limited demand, but the shape allows for some truly beautiful geometric patterns, which are actually more similar to round Persian carpets.  Many square carpets feature large perfectly round medallions and especially the high end Tabriz rugs and pure silk Qom carpets can have some truly unique designs. Square carpets are also very rare in smaller sizes and I always try my best to find new and unusual pieces. The ones I picked for this section are great examples of rare and fine square rugs and I hope you like my selection.

To see more Square Persian rugs or other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
"Square" Persian Carpet Showcase 

Featured Persian Carpet Design
"Qom Hunting Rugs"

Large picture Qom Persian rug, which like all of my pure silk oriental carpets, is made with over 700 kpsi. It is very rare to see Qom hunting Persian rugs in the large size and in general picture oriental carpets are always much smaller. This is only the second Qom Persian rug with a picture in this large size and all of my other hunting carpets are much smaller. Pure silk Persian Qom carpet featuring a hunting scene, which is a classic design in Oriental picture rugs. All of my Qum oriental rugs are made of of pure silk and I do not offer any low quality Persian carpets. These all silk Persian carpets are best known for their high quality and often have over 700 kpsi. Many of my clients have hang the Qom rugs on walls and seeing framed Persian carpets is also common among the very high end Tabriz and Qom rugs.
The finest Persian rugs are made of pure silk and the best known ones are the Qom Oriental carpets. These pure silk rugs are made in the holy city of Qom and come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. One the most popular and traditional design is the Hunting scene, which typically depicts horse riders from the ancient Persian era on a hunt for tiger and lions. Also, it is common to see the carpets with poems written along the border and pictures of many different types of animals and plants. Most of these picture rugs are small and ideal for hanging, but there are also larger Qom rugs with this design, although the larger ones are extremely rare. These hunting scene rugs are also made in horizontal sized carpets, which is extremely rare.

To see more Qom Persian rugs or other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
Qom Hunting Picture Persian Rugs Showcase 

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 "Mahi Tabriz Rugs"

Round Tabriz Mahi Persian carpet, which is extremely hard to find in Oriental rugs. One of my most popular designs in round Persian rugs is the Tabriz Mahi design and this particular Mahi carpet features a pattern that is very unusual and hard to find. Designed for high traffic areas, these Tabriz Mahi oriental carpets will last a lifetime and are also great as showpieces due to their high quality and lots of silk highlights. A great example of a rare and beautiful round Persian carpet. Square Tabriz Mahi Persian carpet made by the Pirouzian family, who make some of the most unusual and finest Tabriz Mahi Oriental rugs. Unlike the standard Tabriz Mahi rugs, these Persian carpets are extremely fine and often feature much more added silk highlights. Mahi Tabriz carpets are often used in high traffic areas, but the high quality rugs like this square Persian rug are also perfect as a showpiece. As with all Pirouzian rugs, this piece has a signature and it is a great example of a high end Oriental carpet.
Tabriz Mahi design, also called "Fish" design, is one of the most recognized patterns in Persian rugs and is also one of the most popular. Mahi carpets come in a variety of qualities, colors, and sizes and are most common in rectangular shapes with the large medallion.  This design is perfect for heavy traffic areas or under furniture and the high quality Mahi rugs are also great showpieces. If you look around my galleries, you will see that my passion is for the unusual, and as you can see by the examples above, I always look for new and unique Persian carpet designs that are rarely offered by other retailers due to their scarcity. My biggest challenge is often to find replacements for the ones I sell.

To see more Mahi Persian rugs or other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
Mahi Tabriz Persian Rug Showcase

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 "Gombad Tabriz Rugs"

The design in the oversize room size Persian Tabriz rug is called Gonbad Faraji, which is extremely hard to find in Oriental Gonbad carpets. Due to my direct family connections, I am able to purchase some of these rare Tabriz oriental rugs and they are very popular with my clients. Designed as a showpiece, these Tabriz carpets tend to be made of a very high quality and are great examples of what fine oriental rugs should look and feel like. Large square Persian Tabriz rug with a very a dome shaped design called Gombardeh or just Gonbad. These type of high end Gonbad Tabriz Oriental carpets are very popular with my clients and are great examples of what high end Persian rugs should look and feel like. Most square Tabriz Persian rugs feature very traditional designs and even though the majority of the Oriental carpets are of a much lower quality, it is these high quality Tabriz Persian rugs, that has given the name the respect it rightfully deserves. One of the unique features of this Oriental carpet is the silk foundation, which makes it a very valuable Persian rug.
Gombardeh designed Tabriz carpets are amongst my most popular pieces and it is only appropriate that I feature one of my Persian rug sections with this  beautiful pattern.
In the pictures shown above, I have picked two Tabriz Persian rugs with different variations of this Gonbad design. The Gombardeh pattern is inspired by the  dome shaped ceilings in mosques, which are often painted in many colors and also decorated with tiles. Unlike the more traditional Persian rugs, these Tabriz carpets are a more recent creation and are hard to make due to the complexity of the geometric pattern. This design has become so sought after that other types of Persian rugs, like the Qom and Nain carpets, now also feature this dome shaped design .

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Gombad Tabriz Persian Rug Showcase 

 Featured Persian Carpet Design
 "6-Lah Nain Rugs"

Large square Persian Nain rug with a very high 6-lah quality and about 625 kpsi. These type of high end Nain Persian carpets are very popular with my clients and are great examples of what high end oriental rugs should look and feel like. Most high end Nain rugs feature very traditional designs and even though the majority of the Nain carpets are of a much lower quality, it is these high quality Nain Persian rugs, that has given the name the respect it rightfully deserves. Large Nain Persian carpet with over 600 kpsi. Whether you buying inexpensive Persian carpets or a very high end Oriental rugs, my service will be the same and I always do my best to assist my clients in every way. This Persian Nain rug is a great example and the client who bought this carpet also bought other rugs from me. Every Naiin rug that I offer is made of the highest quality and like my other Tabriz rugs and Qom rugs, I only offer genuine handmade Persian carpets of the highest quality.
In addition to the other fine Persian rugs, Nain carpets also feature some very high end quality pieces, although the majority of them are in the low quality range. Since my passion is for high end rugs, I like to share with you a bit about these 6-Lah Nain rugs, which can have up to 625 kpsi and are extremely fine for any Persian rug made of wool and silk. Nain rugs are made in the city and vicinity of Isfahan and have many of the same color and design features of Isfahan rugs. They tend to be more traditional in design and especially the high end Nain carpets are often featured with shades of blues and whites. Since my personal passion is for the unusual, I always look for rugs that are different than the rest.

To see more Nain Persian rugs or other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
6-Lah Nain Persian Carpet Showcase 

Featured Persian Rug Design
 "Heriz Tabriz Carpets"

 Large square Tabriz Persian carpet with a geometric Heriz design, which is very hard to find in this size and among high end oriental rugs. Most high end Heriz Tabriz Persian rugs are made with very kurkwool and silk and it is very rare to find these type of oriental carpets in this square or other odd shaped size. They are often compared to Native American rugs due to their design and these Persian rugs are designed to be showpieces and last a lifetime. Among my featured Persian rug designs are the Tabriz Heriz oriental rugs, which feature a very geometric pattern very different from most other Persian carpets. The Heriz design comes from the region that is slightly to the northeast of Tabriz and gets it's influence from the Russian Kasak rugs. As you can see, there are no round edges in these Persian carpets to and especially the high end Tabriz oriental rugs with this design feature lots of silk highlights. The colors in this Persian rug design can vary and what you see here is a typical Heriz Tabriz Oriental carpet.
Heriz designed Tabriz carpets are another very popular and classic designs that is often compared with the Native American Navajo rugs due to the geometric and straight patterns. Heriz is located to the northeast of Tabriz and the Heriz rugs are much more coarse than high end Tabriz rugs. Many years ago, the weavers in Tabriz started to combine the Heriz pattern with the high quality Tabriz rugs and they have been very popular ever since. Most high end Tabriz Heriz carpets are made in traditional colors and shapes and they often feature lots of silk highlights. The most common pieces are like the light colored piece, but I always try to get rare Heriz Tabriz Persian rugs like the square one that you see on the top. These type of Tabriz carpets are great for high traffic areas and are also designed to be showpieces.

To see more Heriz Persian rugs or other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
Heriz Tabriz Persian Rug Showcase 

Featured Persian Rug Design
 "Pictorial Persian Rugs"

This picturial Persian Isfahan rug is a perfect example of what a high quality Isfahan oriental carpet should look and feel like. The design features the 4 seasons pattern and as with all of the high end Isfahan oriental carpets that I offer, this picture rug is made with a silk foundation. Many of my Persian carpets are sold to clients all over the world and whether you are a local or overseas, the service will be to the highest standards. my clients like to purchase the Persian picture rugs like the Tabriz rugs and Isfahan oriental carpets for walls, and some even have them framed. Pure silk Persian Qom carpet featuring a hunting scene, which is a classic design in Oriental picture rugs. All of my Qum oriental rugs are made of of pure silk and I do not offer any low quality Persian carpets. These all silk Persian carpets are best known for their high quality and often have over 700 kpsi. Many of my clients have hang the Qom rugs on walls and seeing framed Persian carpets is also common among the very high end Tabriz and Qom rugs.
Pictorial Persian rugs have been made for centuries and are as popular today as they were back then. The pictures in these oriental carpets often depicts scenes or acts from the middle ages through more recent events and people. Among the most common Persian picture carpets are the hunting scenes like in the Qom rug to the right and scenic pictures like the Tabriz carpet to the left. Many pictorial rugs also depicts historical and  religious events, while others show poems and pictures that are associated with them. For example, the Iranian poet Hafez is often referred to in fine Persian rugs and parts of his poems are often included in the rug. Although pictorial carpets can come in all sizes and qualities, the majority of them are high quality Persian rugs designed to be hang on walls and even framed.

To see more Pictorial Persian rugs or other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
Pictorial Persian Rug Showcase 

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 "Oval Rugs"

Another one of the most unusual Persian carpets that I have offered is this large oval Tabriz oriental rug. Since this business is more of a hobby, I can look for and offer rare Tabriz carpets like this oval Persian rug that are truly unique. Persian oval rugs are much more difficult to make than the round oriental rugs and large oval rugs like this Tabriz carpet are extremely rare and very sought-after. One of my personal favorites is this oval twin Persian rugs and they sold the same day that they arrived to another oriental carpet retailer, who saw the value and opportunity to resale these oval Persian carpets. Oval Persian carpets are some of the most difficult oriental rugs to weave and they are very rare. It is only due to my family connections, that I am able to purchase these rare Persian Tabriz rugs and they have me very popular with my clients. Other than Tabriz carpets, the only other well known source of oval rugs are the oval Qom carpets.
Oval Persian rugs are among the most unique and rare oriental carpets and are often commented on by my clients. These Persian carpets are very difficult to make and often take much longer to weave than ordinary carpets, which is why there are so few of them to be found. Due to their scarcity, the oval rugs tend to be made of high quality wool and silk and the most common ones are the oval Tabriz Persian rugs like the ones you see in these pictures above. The sizes can range from small to large, although it is very rare to find oval carpets that are larger than 7' by 10' simply due to the complexity of the shape. Very few weavers have the skills to make these oval carpets and the odd shape is the reason why the larger ones are so rare.

To see more Oval Persian rugs or other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
"Oval" Persian Rugs Showcase

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 "Metal Tabriz Rugs"

Round metal Persian rugs rugs are also very rare and it is thanks to my direct family contacts with the carpet weavers in Tabriz that I am able to offer some of these rare tpye of oriental rugs. These Tabriz carpets are so rare that they are often purchased by retailers who then turn around and sell them for many times more. Close-up picture of a round Tabriz Persian carpet with the gold colored metal foundation. In addition to being a very rare oriental rug, this Tabriz carpet also features a 60 raj silk foundation, which together with the metal makes for a truly high end Persian rug. You can see in the picture how the metal is added to the silk to make the whole Persian carpet shine.
Among the most unusual and rarely ever seen Persian rug designs is the Metal carpet, which also looks and feels very different from all other types of Persian carpets. Metal rugs are made with very small gold or silver colored fibers that are added to the foundation to give the Oriental carpets a shiny background. Unlike all other Persian rugs, the metal carpets also do not have a complete pile and this is done on purpose to allow the metal foundation to surround the pile and give it a very dramatic look. As you can see in the close-up above, the metal fibers in these Persian rugs are extremely fine and these oriental carpets are very elegant rugs like the pure silk Qom rugs, designed for formal or low traffic rooms.

To learn more about the Persian Metal rugs or to see other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
Metal Tabriz Persian Rug Showcase

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 "Pure Silk QOM Rugs"

Large square pure silk Qom Persian rug with a geometric design called Gombad or Gombardeh, which is extremely rare in Persian carpets other than Tabriz rugs. This Persian Qom carpet was amongst my most popular silk rugs and sold very quickly to a client in Sweden. As with all of my pure silk Qom oriental rugs, this Persian carpet is made of a very high quality and features well over 700 kpsi. In addition to laying on a floor, many of my clients also like to hang them on walls and some Persian Qom carpets are even framed. Large round pure silk Qom Persian rug with a geometric design called Gombad or Gombardeh. Round Persian rugs are rare and to round pure silk oriental carpets are extremely hard to find and are very valueable. This type of a Qom Persian rug often has over 700 kpsi and it made of the finest pure silk making it one of the most valuable oriental carpets. Many of my clients like to buy the Qom oriental rugs for floors, but are also used for hanging on walls.
Pure silk Qom rugs are among the finest and most valuable Persian carpets available and come in many different sizes, colors, and designs. These type of Oriental carpets can have between 500-1200 kpsi and are designed to be placed in formal areas where a high end Persian rug is requested to match the decor and many of my clients also like to hang the Qom carpets on walls. Despite their very thin pile, these type of Persian rugs are very durable and can bring a life-time worth of joy to the owner. Unfortunately, some of the Qom rug designs are being copied in Indian and Chinese silk rugs and it is very important to know how to detect the difference. Given the value and novelty of these Persian rugs, I have added more info about them in my showcase.

To learn more about the Persian Qom rugs or to see other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
Pure Silk Persian Qom Rug Showcase

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 "ODD SHAPED Rugs"

Medium sized twin Tabriz oriental rugs with a diamond shape, which is one of the most unique Persian carpets that I have ever offered. My specialty is in rare and truly unique Persian rugs like this set and many of my oriental carpets are so rare that they are actually purchased by other retailers who then turn around and sell them in their stores. Due to my direct family connections in Tabriz, I am able to receive some of the most remarkable Tabriz Persian rugs, which are well known for their at times rare designs. Another very rare Persian Tabriz rug is this star-shaped oriental carpet, which has received a trememdous amount of interest. Due to my family's Persian rug business in Tabriz, which has been there for generations, I am able to offer some of these rare Tabriz oriental carpets. My family has direct contacts with many of the weavers in the city and as a result I can purchase Persian rugs that most other oriental carpet retailers are unable to unwilling to offer because of the uniqueness or cost of the Persian rugs.
This featured rug design is my personal favorite due to the fact that I can showcase some of the most unusual Persian rugs that you and I have probably ever seen. My passion lies in these unique shaped oriental carpets and it is always exciting when I can find a piece that is completely unexpected from the norm. We all have seen the standard shaped rectangular and perhaps round rugs, but how often do you see diamond shaped twins, octagons, star shapes, ovals, metals, or other shaped carpets that are completely different from the rest of the pack. Even though these unique rugs tend to be very expensive and are often not profitable for retailers, I not only enjoy these rare rugs, but I always look for more.

To learn more about the Odd Shaped rugs or to see other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
Odd Shaped Persian Rug Showcase

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 "Fine Tabriz Rugs"

This large Tabriz Persian carpet features a dome shaped design known as Ghombad Faraji. It is a very rare variation of the main Gombardeh design and extremely hard to find in oriental rugs. Typically, this design is only made in very high quality 60raj+ Tabriz Persian rugs, but I have been able to offer similar Tabriz carpets in larger sizes. Like all of my other 50 raj Tabriz rugs, this carpet is designed to be a showpiece and also very durable. Very Fine Persian Isfahan carpet with a picturial and star shaped design, which is very hard to find in Oriental rugs. Even though my specialty is in Tabriz and Qom Persian rugs, I am also on occasion able to offer other types of oriental carpets like this Isfahan rug. Picturial rugs are sought after for their uniqueness and are often hang on walls or even framed. Most of my oriental carpets sell very quickly due to my passion for quality and they often keep their value as they get older.
The most popular and sought after Persian rugs are the Tabriz carpets, which are named after the city of Tabriz in Iran. These rugs have been made for centuries and come in all shapes, qualities, and designs. My specialty is in the high end Tabriz rugs that are at least 50 raj (~350 kpsi) and are often made with very fine Kurkwool (lamb wool) and silk highlights. Unlike most other types of Persian rugs, Tabriz carpets often feature very unique designs and colors that are very non-traditional and I always try to find new and rare pieces that other retailers shun due to their cost or scarcity. As you look around my website, you will see that I only offer high quality unique Tabriz carpets and my personal passion are for the more unique pieces.

To learn more about fine Tabriz rugs or to see other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
Fine Tabriz Persian Rug Showcase

Featured Persian Carpet Design
 "Twin Rugs"

Twin Tabriz Persian rugs in the most common smaller size with a solid black and beige color combination. Twin sets are extremely rare in handmade oriental carpets and are great for bedrooms and other areas where two identical rugs would be useful. Most twin carpets are Tabriz Persian rugs and they are very popular with many of my clients. Due to their rarity and difficulty in making, the twin oriental carpets are more valuable and often keep their value over time. Another rare set of Persian rugs are these Tabriz twin oriental carpets and the design is just as rare as the fact that they are twin. Many of these twin Persian carpets are purchased for either bedrooms, hallways, or other places, where ever two identical oriental rugs are needed. Since every genuine oriental carpet is handmade, it is very hard to find Persian rugs that are twin and the Tabriz carpets are among the few that are sometimes offered in twin sets.
Twin Persian rugs are somewhat of a novelty and are rarely ever seen. Genuine Persian carpets are always handmade and every one is unique in it's own way, but sometimes weavers will make twin rugs deliberately for special reasons. The most common twin rugs are made in Tabriz and are almost always high quality pieces like the ones in my galleries. Twin rugs are more difficult to make since they have to be virtually identical and only a few weavers have the skills to make these types of rugs. These rugs are popular for bedrooms and hallways, but at times larger twin sets are also requested for large homes where two large rugs are preferred, for example one for a living room and one in a family room.

To learn more about the Twin rugs or to see other featured carpet designs, please click on this link below:
Odd Shaped Persian Rug Showcase

 

 

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