Sabzevar Rug

Sabzevar Rug
Design of Sabzevar Rug (Rugman)
General information
Name	Sabzevar Rug
Original name	قالي سبزوار
Alternative name(s)	Sabzevar Carpet
Origin	Iran: Khorasan
Category	City
Technical information
Common designs	Lachak Toranj, Afshan
Common motifs & patterns	Like to Mashad Rug and Nishapur Rug
Common colors	Crimson, Beige, Orange, Green, Blue, Navy Blue, Cream
Dyeing method	Natural, Synthetic
Pile material	Wool
Foundation material	Cotton
Knot type	Asymmetrical (Persian), Symmetrical (Turkish), Jufti

Sabzevar is a town located on the northwestern part of the province of Khorassan, in northeastern Iran. The pattern and colors used in most Sabzevar rugs are somewhat similar to those of the carpets woven in the holy city of Mashad. A traditional round central medallion pattern is dominant in Sabzevars with rich burgundy as the main color, and blue, and some green accents throughout. Lately, Sabzevar has started producing a series of very fine rugs, some with silk blended in with the wool. Such pieces are not the traditional design of a Sabzevar. Instead they adopt the patterns of other cities throughout Iran. This rug is an ideal way for adding a touch of class to a room setting where elegance is cherished.

Techniques and structures

Motifs and Designs

The carpet designs are floral and greatly influenced by Meshad carpet styles.
Medallion or allover styles with traditional Shah Abbas palmette, leaf, and vine motifs were popular.

See also

Mashad Rug, Nishapur Rug

Bibliography

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