Zanjan rugs

Zanjan rugs, woven in northwestern Iran by nomadic people, typically feature a geometric shape in the center that expands from the top to the bottom.
Zanjan, located in northwestern Iran quite close to Tehran, literally means "dear wife" or "dear woman" in Farsi. The magnificent tribal area rugs in Zanjan are all hand woven by nomadic tribes. Although Zanjan has a strong Turkish influence, the natives are all Kurdish. Living a peaceful and harmonious life with nature, the nomadic weavers live in a part of the world that is untouched by modern conveniences and technology. Both men and women partake in the art of weaving tribal area rugs both for their personal use and for commercial purposes. Weaving often represents the only source of income for the family. Crude, homemade looms are very compact in size so that they may be easily transported when the tribe migrates to its next location. It is for this reason that most Zanjan area rugs are small in size. Their looms are just not able to accommodate the larger sizes. Zanjan area rugs are single wefted in the center. The local artisans weave their tribal area rugs using both the Persian asymmetrical knot and the Turkish symmetrical knot.
Area rugs woven in Zanjan bear a striking resemblance to those from Bijar, although Zanjan area rugs generally have larger patterns. Typically the geometric shape in the center of Zanjan area rugs expands from the top to the bottom. These area rugs are usually very bright and vibrant with the motif in a darker color woven into a lighter colored background in order to show it off to its best advantage. Dark red, brown, and light blue traditionally make up the color palette.
The foundations on Zanjan area rugs are mostly cotton, while the pile is very good quality wool, making them extremely durable and destined to last for centuries. The bold and vibrant nature of Zanjan area rugs will add a touch of the exotic to your environment.