Shahreza Rug
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| Shahreza Rug | |
|---|---|
 Design of Shahreza Rug (Rugman) | |
| General information | |
| Name | Shahreza Rug |
| Original name | قالی شهرضا |
| Alternative name(s) | Shahreza Carpet (Ghomsheh Rug) |
| Origin |  Iran: Isfahan |
| Category | City, Village |
| Technical information | |
| Common designs | Medallion, Mihrab, Shah Abbasi, Islimi |
| Common colors | Red, Blue, Navy Blue, Green, White |
| Dyeing method | Natural, Synthetic |
| Pile material | Wool |
| Foundation material | Cotton |
| Knot type | Asyemmetrical (Persian) |
Shahreza rugs originate from Shahreza, located in the central western region of Iran, in the Province of Isfahan, and enjoys a long and illustrious history of weaving Persian carpets. Originally known as Qomshen, it was renamed Shahreza when a holy figure named Imamzadeh Shahreza was buried there. Shahreza is well known for its exquisite tightly knotted Persian carpets woven using the asymmetrical Persian knot.