{"id":4612,"date":"2015-11-14T18:20:38","date_gmt":"2015-11-14T18:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=4612"},"modified":"2026-11-05T13:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T13:14:49","slug":"iranian-carpet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iranian-carpet\/","title":{"rendered":"Iranian Carpets: History, Materials and Weaving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Iranian carpets<\/strong>, also called Persian carpets or rugs, include a wide range of regional weaving traditions. Materials, knotting methods and designs vary between workshops and weaving communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide introduces the history and construction of these textiles, with examples from museum collections. A carpet\u2019s place of manufacture, age and condition need to be considered separately from its decorative appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designs range from geometric compositions to floral medallions and figurative scenes. A simple, repeating pattern can be a deliberate design choice rather than evidence of machine production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Iranian women weaving Persian rugs in the carpet workshop in Naein, Iran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When looking at a carpet, distinguish the pile, the upright warp threads and the horizontal weft. These structural elements help explain how it was made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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