Shahreza rugs

Shahreza rugs, woven in the Province of Isfahan, are known for their intricate detail and typically the border and field will contrast each other dramatically.

Shahreza is located in the central western region of Iran, in the Province of Isfahan, and enjoys a long and illustrious history of weaving Persian carpets. Originally known as Qomshen, it was renamed Shahreza when a holy figure named Imamzadeh Shahreza was buried there. Shahreza is well known for its exquisite tightly knotted Persian carpets woven using the asymmetrical Persian knot.
The defining feature of Shahreza Persian carpets is their intricate detail. Considering that Shahreza is located in the Province of Isfahan, it is hardly surprising that these magnificent Persian carpets bear a striking resemblance to those woven in the city of Isfahan. One of the most popular designs featured on Shahreza Persian carpets is the Shah Abbas motif, a floral pattern and which has been popular since time of the Safavid dynasty. Its abstract floral designs combined with Arabesque designs comprise the main pattern and the margin of these Persian carpets. Typically the border and the field will contrast each other quite dramatically. Shahreza Persian carpets have well rounded symmetrical patterns with a center medallion and large border. The intricately detailed floral designs are absolutely breathtaking and are often complemented by leaf and foliage patterns. The other frequently used designs are the Boteh – a floral design, and the Mehrabi design – an altar design inspired by altar of Muslim Mosques. The palette on Shahreza Persian carpets are natural dyes created from local vegetation featuring shades of red, blue and olive greens.
The foundations on Shahreza Persian carpets are cotton. However, older carpets may be found with foundations made of goat hair. The thick pile is almost always wool, while in rare cases silk may be combined with the wool. Although Shahreza Persian carpets can be found in all sizes, they are most frequently seen in mid-size to large sizes. Intricate detailing and a rich palette combine to produce carpets of refined, understated elegance with a touch of class.