Farahan Rug

Farahan Rug
Design of Farahan Rug (Rugman)
General information
Name	Farahan Rug
Original name	قالی فراهان
Alternative name(s)	Farahan Carpet
Origin	Iran: Markazi
Category	Village
Technical information
Common designs	Vagireh, Medallion
Common colors	Red, Green, Begie, Blue, Cream, Yellow
Dyeing method	Natural, Synthetic
Pile material	Wool
Foundation material	Cotton
Knot type	Asymmetrical (Persian)

Farahan rugs are hand woven in the north of the Markazi (formerly Arak) Province, located in west central Iran. Farahan is actually a collection of farm towns and small villages with a long and illustrious history of weaving magnificent tribal traditional rugs. In many western countries today, Farahan rugs are known and sold as Mahal, from the city of Mahallat in the district of Farahan. The traditional rugs from this region are of the highest quality and in great demand the world over. The Sarouk is one of the most famous traditional rugs produced in the region. Tribal people meticulously weave Farahan traditional rugs to exacting specifications using the asymmetrical knot.

See also

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Bibliography

1. Abraham Levi Moheban. 2015. The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving. NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.