Bakhshaish Rug
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| Bakhshaish Rug | |
|---|---|
 Design of Bakhshaish Rug (Rugman) | |
| General information | |
| Name | Bakhshaish Rug |
| Original name | قالی بخشایش |
| Alternative name(s) | Bakhshaish Carpet |
| Origin |  Iran: East Azerbaijan |
| Category | Village |
| Technical information | |
| Common designs | Lachak Toranj, Herati (Fish), Geometric |
| Common motifs & patterns | like to Heriz Rug |
| Common colors | Blue, Red, Beige, Camel |
| Dyeing method | Natural, synthetic |
| Pile material | Wool |
| Foundation material | Cotton, Wool |
| Knot type | Symmetrical (Turkish) |
Bakhshaish Rug originate from Bakhshaish, a small village in the Province of Azerbaijan, has an excellent reputation for traditional rug weaving. Located in northwestern Iran, the traditional rug weavers in Bakhshaish have been strongly influenced by their neighbors in Heriz. Although the patterns and styles are very similar to the rugs produced in Heriz, the distinguishing difference is that the color scheme on a Bakhshaish traditional rug features rich colors such as navy blue or red which are often highlighted with amazing color, while in Heriz the geometric medallion is set on a lighter colored field. Bakhshaish rugs are woven using coarse Turkish knots. This tight knotting process makes it extremely durable.