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==History==

==History==

Najafabad is a city located near Isfahan in the Isfahan Province of central Iran. Najafabad carpets are known in the trade from the second quarter of the twentieth century. They are categorized as Isfahan carpets in the world market.<br>

Najafabad is a city located near Isfahan in the Isfahan Province of central Iran. Najafabad carpets are known in the trade from the second quarter of the twentieth century. They are categorized as Isfahan carpets in the world market.<br>

Najafabad carpets have a cotton foundation and a wool pile. The Persian (asymmetric) knot is employed, but in a lower weave count compared to authentic Isfahan carpets. Najafabad carpets are produced in large quantities and are mainly marketed as an inexpensive alternative to Isfahans in the domestic and foreign export markets.  

Najafabad carpets have a cotton foundation and a wool pile. The Persian (asymmetric) knot is employed, but in a lower weave count compared to authentic Isfahan carpets. Najafabad carpets are produced in large quantities and are mainly marketed as an inexpensive alternative to Isfahans in the domestic and foreign export markets.<br>

The carpets are floral and copy the designs of Isfahans with Shah Abbas patterns. The carpets are woven in an allover or medallion style. Najafabad field colors are ivory or reds, although a small percentage has a blue field. In addition to these colors, varying shades of green, blue, gold, brown, gray, cinnamon, and other hues are chosen for the design elements, borders, and medallion.<br>

The carpets are floral and copy the designs of Isfahans with Shah Abbas patterns. The carpets are woven in an allover or medallion style. Najafabad field colors are ivory or reds, although a small percentage has a blue field. In addition to these colors, varying shades of green, blue, gold, brown, gray, cinnamon, and other hues are chosen for the design elements, borders, and medallion.<br>

Najafabad carpet sizes generally range from small room to large living room dimensions. The weavings are mainly good to very good in grade quality.<br>

Najafabad carpet sizes generally range from small room to large living room dimensions. The weavings are mainly good to very good in grade quality.<br>