Description
Isfahan rugs are made by nomads in Pakistan who spend years weaving each intricate detail into these tribal rugs. The design of the rug originated in Isfahan, Iran during the Safavieh Dynasty, 16th Century Shah Abbas. Decades of sanctions on Iranian imports created an opportunity for Pakistani weavers to make rugs with Persian designs. These rugs are made on portable wooden looms. They also obtain other dyes naturally from local vegetables, flowers, tree bark, minerals, and insects. Graphs, or blueprints for the patterns, are used more often today but true masters create signature designs and color combinations showing their skill.
Herat Oriental works with over 2,000 village weavers to create beautiful, authentic, handmade rugs. The majority of the weavers are women, who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Persia and India. As we grow, we are able to create more jobs for female weavers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to do so. The community also thrives from rug weaving as the local farmers benefit from wool sales, and the local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. Due to the handmade nature of our rugs, the size may vary from as advertised by 3-4 inches. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come.
