Sabzevar rugs

Sabzevar rugs, hand woven in northeastern Iran, feature a rounded medallion and they use more light blue and cream than other cities in the region.
Sabzevar, located in the Province of Khorassan in northeastern Iran, is a major silk route town between Tehran and Mashad. Previously called Bayhagh, the desert city of Sabzevar has been an important source of traditional rugs since the 1500s. Due to its close proximity to Mashad, there is a great similarity in the traditional rugs produced in both cities. Sabzevar is also the source of some of the best wool in Iran due to trace amounts of copper in the water.
Two types of local wool go into the production of Sabzevar traditional rugs. Fall shearing gives rise to shorter fiber softer wool and spring shearing to a longer thicker fiber. Local artisans weave Sabzevar traditional rugs using both Persian and Turkish knots.

The features that distinguish Sabzevar traditional rugs from others in the region are a rounded medallion and the fact that they use more light blue and cream than other cities in the region. The center medallion is then framed with usually two or even three smaller borders. All Sabzevar traditional rugs feature curvilinear patterns. The natural colors are created from the local plants such as ghermez dane, pomegranate peel, walnut tree, pine tree, and the indigo plant. The dominant shades on Sabzevar traditional rugs are dark red, blue, and khaki while more subtle shades such as green and brown can be seen in newer carpets.
The foundations on Sabzevar traditional rugs are cotton, while the pile is wool. Although Sabzevar traditional rugs are available in a variety of sizes, they are predominantly mid-size (4’ x 6’ to 8’ x 10’). More modern facilities and larger looms have enabled the weavers in Sabzevar to create large size traditional rugs as well. These one-of-a-kind hand knotted rugs will add warmth and elegance to any room in your home, including a "touch of class".