Description
Ardabil is one of the rug weaving provinces in Northwestern Iran, located in the region of Azerbaijan. The rug weaving tradition flourished in Ardabil during the Safavid Dynasty in the 16th and 17th centuries. The name ‘Ardabil’ comes from Avesta (the sacred book of Zoroastrians), which means a ‘holy place’.
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 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.
