Touserkan rugs

Touserkan rugs, hand woven by Kurdish nomadic people living in northwestern Iran, feature strong geometric tribal patterns in a rich and brilliantly colored palette.
Touserkan area rugs are produced by Kurdish nomads living in northwestern Iran. Time seems to have stood still for these people. They have not been influenced by modern conveniences and technology, preferring instead to live simple lives in the traditions of their ancestors. The women of the tribe weave area rugs on crude handmade looms that are compact and easy to transport when the time comes to move on. Many of the area rugs are woven for their personal use as sleeping mats and floor coverings in addition to being their main source of income. The women who weave these magnificent area rugs are most diligent and meticulous. It is not uncommon for a single rug to take months of concentrated effort. Touserkan area rugs are created using the single weft Hamadan weave, also known as Sennah Baft, indicative of the region.
Touserkan area rugs typically feature tribal patterns and a strong geometric appearance in the form of center medallions surrounded by smaller shapes in perfect symmetry, floral designs, or over-all layouts. It is common to find pattern and color repeats. The color palette on Touserkan area rugs is quite brilliant with rich, deep reds and dark blues dominating the landscape while gold and ivory provide an elegant contrast. The colors are all naturally created from the local vegetation.
The foundations on Touserkan area rugs are made of very sturdy cotton, providing durability. The pile is made of very thick, strong, wool. Due to the capacity of the rather compact looms, it is most common to find Touserkan area rugs in small to mid-size, with larger pieces being quite rare. Their spectacular rich and brilliant palette will create a warm and inviting atmosphere in any room in your house. The strength and durability of Touserkan area rugs gives you the freedom to use them with confidence even in very high traffic areas.