Nahavand rugs

Nahavand rugs, woven with long-stapled local wool that is handspun in the village, are known for their symmetrical geometric designs in red, khaki, and blue.
Nahavand, an ancient and historically significant city, is located just south of Hamadan. Famous for being the site of the last war between the Iranian Sassanid troops and the Arab Muslim warriors, Nahavand had been one of the ancient centers of the pre-Aryan tribes. In addition to producing magnificent wool rugs, Nahavand produces agricultural products like grains and fruit. The quality of Nahavand wool rugs is extremely high due in large part to the type of wool used. The weavers use only long-stapled local wool that is handspun in the village creating wool rugs that are very sturdy and have a beautiful sheen to them. Due to the fact that the Nahavand weavers use a floor loom, the size of the wool rugs that they produce is limited to
5’ x 8’. The local artisans use the Turkish symmetrical knot to create single wefted Nahavand wool rugs.
Distinguishing characteristics of Nahavand wool rugs are their symmetrical geometric designs that are woven with very thick local wool that creates very rich and vibrant coloring as well as giving the rugs sheen in certain lights. Nahavand wool rugs typically have nomadic and geometric patterns featuring a single medallion set in a background full of smaller motifs that surround the medallion. Other patterns may include small animals and the classic Herati design. Another unique feature of Nahavand wool rugs are the colors. Rusty red and khaki on a dark blue background are predominantly seen. The commonality in all Nahavand wool rugs is their very shiny appearance.
The warps on Nahavand wool rugs are mostly cotton, while the wefts are either cotton or wool. Due to the use of horizontal looms, Nahavand wool rugs are most frequently seen in small sizes (2’ x 3’ to 4’ x 6’). The advantage to their small sizes is that Nahavand wool rugs can be used as throws in addition to floor coverings. Spectacular designs and rich colors enhanced by their natural sheen will add a very special touch to your home.