Goravan Rug
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| Goravan Rug | |
|---|---|
 Design of Goravan Rug (Rugman) | |
| General information | |
| Name | Goravan Rug |
| Original name | قالی گراوان |
| Alternative name(s) | Goravan Carpet |
| Origin |  Iran: East Azerbaijan |
| Category | Village |
| Technical information | |
| Common designs | Lachak Toranj, Geometric |
| Common colors | Blue, Red, Beige |
| Dyeing method | Natural, Synthetic |
| Pile material | Wool |
| Foundation material | Cotton |
| Knot type | Symmetrical (Turkish) |
Goravan rugs originate from Goravan, a small village in northwestern Iran, in close proximity to Heriz. The design, color, and quality of a Persian carpet from Goravan is so entirely identical to a Persian carpet from Heriz, that even experts in the field have great difficulty telling them apart. Although Heriz is the better known area, a Persian carpet woven in Goravan is every bit its equal. Typically, Goravan rugs are woven with a special Turkish symmetrical double knot that is dense and tightly packed, although occasionally the asymmetrical Persian knot is used.