Many people buy Persian rugs to beautify their houses. There are many types of these rugs in the market that you can go for. The most popular ones are:
Karshan
They are usually hand knotted and produced in Iran. They are often made from silk and wool. They come with a wide range of visible designs. The most common rugs are those with a medallion at the center and those with smaller medallions at the corners.
They come in different colors with the most common colors being: red, ivory, navy, and beige. There are others that come in less popular colors such as: ocher, brown, green, torquise, and white.
Caucasian
They are made from different areas including Koba, Kazak, Azerbaijan, Kazak, Shivan, and Karabakh.The most common features in these area rugs are warm natural color and strong designs.
They are ideal when used together with modern or antique furniture where they give your home a luxurious look. While they are made from different fabrics, most of them are made from wool.
Baluch
They are made by members of the Baluch tribe that lives in southern Iran. They are made from wool dyed in black or blue color. There are others made from camel hair. These ones are brown or beige.
Farahan
They are one of the best antique Persian rugs in the market. They are characterized by two motifs: one picture of a large fish resembling intertwined leaves and the other are greenhouses with a bunch of flowers.
Isfahan
They come from Isfahan, an old Persian capital. They have patterns of intertwined branches and flowers and often have a medallion. They are usually made from cotton.
Wiss rugs
These tribal rugs are made from the village of Wiss and come in patterns characterized with floral patterns with palmettes, garden elements, vases, and foliate. Their most common colors are red and black. They are popular for their resemblance to Tabriz and Arak designs.
Living with Persian rugs
Regardless of the type of rugs that you go for, you need to take care of the rugs for them to last for a long time. One of the things you should do is to use the right rug for the right role. For example, you should avoid using silk Persian rugs as floor rugs. While they are elegant they are easily damaged. To protect them you should use them as wall rugs.
You also need to ensure that you buy the rugs from a good store. As rule of thumb you should ensure that the store you buy the rugs from is reputable.
