Kazak

Kazak is a district located in the southwestern region of the Caucasus, northwest of Lake Sewan, in Armenia. In the past, the Kazak region was populated by Armenian dyers and weavers, Azeri Turks, groups from North Caucasus, and other groups from surrounding areas. The result of this rich cultural mix has been the making of the finest Caucasian […]

Kayseri

Turkish Kayseri rugs originate from the ancient city of Kayseri, located in central Turkey, strategically situated on the main road that runs east to west in Anatolia. Different Empires have conquered Kayseri throughout the centuries, notably the Armenians, Byzantines, Seljuks, Timurids, and the Ottomans. Byzantine and Seljik influences in art and architecture are visible in Kayseri […]

Kassim Ushag

Kassim Ushag is a rug woven by Kurdish groups of the Karabagh district in the southern Caucasus region. Kasim Ushag is the most famous Caucasian Kurdish rug design. They are geometric, and have a central medallion in a diamond or octagon shape. The design  contains  hints of dragon images across the field, in the medallion […]

Kashan

Kashan, located in the province of Isfahan of Iran, is an oasis on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir desert. It has always been an important political and artistic center throughout key periods of Persian history and has been considered one of the most important carpet production centers in Persia. Kashan became famous not only for silk-making and […]

Karabagh

Karabagh rugs originate from a mountainous region inhabited by people of different cultures since the 17th century. Karabagh is located in southern Caucasus known today as Eastern Armenia, Southwestern Azerbaijan. The population is mainly composed of Armenians and Azerbaijani Turks. In the larger cities of mountainous Karabagh, the population is mainly Armenian. As the region […]

Heriz

With distinctive large-scale motifs and a wide palette of warm colors, the ancient Heriz are probably the most popular rugs from this Persian region. In constant and growing demand over the last few decades, it has become scarce and has increased significantly in value and admiration. These ancient Persian rugs are named after the largest […]

Ghom

There are many different spellings for Ghom rugs: Qom, Ghoum or even Ghum. Located not far from Tehran, the city of Qom is famous for being a place of pilgrimage and graced by impressive architectural monuments. However, contrary to the centuries-old tradition of Persian rug production, it was not until 1920 that rugs began to be […]

Gendje

Rugs with original designs that were woven before 1900, and which are now increasingly difficult to find, are considered masterpieces of art, with the best quality wool and with different color and size options. The combination of these factors resulted in the availability of antique Persian rugs that were in high demand in Europe and […]

Farahan Sarouk

The Faraghan plain in the Arak and Sultanabad district of Persia, located between Tehran and Hamadan, is a very fertile agricultural center and is also the home of Faraghan carpets. Despite their tradition, Faraghan rugs have a variety of floral styles similar to classical Persian rugs because they were produced for the Persian elite. The […]

Beluche

Antique Baluch rugs are unique in the world of oriental rugs. Rather than originating from a specific, easily identified region, Beluche rugs are actually expressions of an extraordinarily wide variety of styles. In some ways, the style that characterizes Beluche rugs is more of an amalgamation of Turkish, Persian, and Caucasian rugs than a distinct […]