Vegetable Dyed Rug - 2.93 x 0.83 classic

Vegetable Dyed Rug - 2.93 x 0.83 classicChobi rugs were a response to the North American fashion taste that intended to modify the boldness of the traditional rugs in order to give a muted and antique look of natural wood color that was desired by modern fashion industry. Chobi was developed in Lahore and Weaving centres were set up in border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan where they were mostly produced for the North American market. Several years ago a company named Rugman invested a

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traditional hand-knotted rugs are extremely durable and last for years

Shahreza weavings are floral and have designs that reflect the traditional Isfahan Shah Abbas style

located in the Province of Fars in southern Iran

The decoration of Nain carpets is similar to that used for Isfahans

The import of textiles from the west lead to the decline of this craft

It was made in the city of Bijar

Common patterns include medallions

The majority of the weavers are from the Afshar tribe

There is a very definite cross shape

Hamadan was once the capital of Persia during the periods of the Seljuks and today is the catchment area for rugs from numerous towns and villages

Weavers from Ardekan use a Persian asymmetrical knot