Catalina Rug Persian Rugs Oriental Rugs Size Color Type Room Design On Sale Need Help Choosing? Width (ft) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Length (ft) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 + Show more In Stock Color Design Floral Medallion Allover Geometrical Contemporary Herati Garden design Open Field Panel Vase + Show more Rug Type Abadeh Bakhtiari Bakhtyari Bijar Gabbeh Hamadan Heriz Isfahan Kashan Kashmar + Show more Price $ - $ Best Match Oriental Rugs 12 9 Clear All results Tabriz 8'3" x 11'3" $4600 Gabbeh 9'2'' x 11'5'' $2100 Tabriz 8' x 11'2" $7500 Peshawar 8'10" x 11'7" $4600 Tabriz 8'4" x 11' $2650 SOLD Tabriz 9'2" x 11'8" Kashan 8'10" x 12'6" $12500 Mashad 10' x 12'5" $4900 Tabriz 9'8" x 12'7" $3900 Kashan 8'5" x 12'2" $4100 Bakhtiari 9'8" x 13' $4700 SOLD Mashad 8'3" x 12' Hamadan 8'10" x 11'8" $3600 Tabriz 8'10" x 12'5" $3500 Kazak 9'1" x 12'2" $2550 Hamadan 8'9" x 12'1" $5700 Hamadan 8'11" x 12' $4700 Mashad 9'8"x 12'7" $4500 Tabriz 8' x 11'8" $4900 Heriz 9' x 12' $7500 Heriz 8'4" x 11'5" $5600 Sarouk 8'8" x 11'9" $3500 SOLD Tabriz 9'11" x 12'11" Yazd 9'11" x 12'11" $4800 Kashmar 8'2" x 11'8" $4400 Abadeh 7'10" x 11'5" $4250 Sarouk 9'3" x 12'10" $3400 Turkoman 9'9" x 12'3" $2200 Tabriz 8'6" x 11'4" $4900 Mashad 8'7" X 12'9" $3500 Isfahan 8'8" x 12'7" $8900 Nain 8'3" x 11'10" $9000 Sarouk 8'3" x 11' $3800 Tabriz 9'8" x 12'7" $9500 Hand-Knotted Oriental Rugs Oriental rugs come in the most breathtakingly diverse array of styles, colors and designs, with each type of rug having its own distinct characteristics, origins and weaving technique. So what is the one common thread that runs through them all? Interestingly, it’s the fact they are all hand-knotted. All Oriental rugs, whether they originate from Iran, India, Pakistan or Afghanistan, are always woven and knotted by hand. If you see a rug that is obviously machine made, no matter how strikingly similar it may be to a Gabbeh, a Bokhara or a Kashan rug, it is simply a replica. It is not the original. Oriental Rugs Warps, Wefts And Knots Most people walk into a carpet shop and are impressed with the wealth of choices that lay displayed everywhere but how many of us really think about the labor of love that goes into creating each rug? In an oriental rug, every knot is made by hand. Weavers sit at the loom for hours on end, deftly weaving and knotting wool in various hues, creating a finished rug that has exotic patterns in deep, rich colors. A hand woven rug measuring 12 feet x 9 feet takes a minimum of 3000 hours just for the weaving. That’s more than 4 months and it does not even take into consideration the time spent on spinning and dyeing the wool or setting up the loom. Let’s not forget those knots: A coarse Oriental rug has on average about 30 to 40 knots per square inch and a high quality Oriental rug can have a density of 300 or more knots per square inch. It’s difficult to even imagine the weavers’ patience and persistence. Origin of Oriental Rugs Most rugs are woven by nomadic tribes in remote hilly areas. The weavers use the knotting technique passed down by their ancestors and in the process of creating the pattern, they give free reign to their creativity, which adds to the variations. It’s absolutely amazing. Every Oriental rug tells a different story. If you look closely, you will notice that all the little design elements that may appear to be randomly chosen are actually depictions of the weaver’s narrative. Types Of Oriental Rugs Persian rugs Persian rugs are the oldest type of rugs that you see and most other types of rugs are in some way or the other imitations of this original rug making style. Persian variations run the gamut from roughly woven tribal rugs such as Herez, Kurd and Hamadan to lush, high quality rugs such as Qum, Nain and Tabriz. Indian rugs Traditional rug making in Indian was initiated during the reign of Mogul Emperor Akbar during the 1500s. The techniques and styles used were mostly adopted from the Esfahan style, which originated in Esfahan, a city located south of Tehran in Persia. Pakistani Rugs Rug production in Pakistan can be traced back to the 1500s when skilled Persian weavers were brought into the country to create masterpieces for Akbar Shah. All Pakistani rugs still reflect their Persian heritage. Customer Service 1-866-257-2213 support@catalinarug.com Schedule Video Call Visit Our Showroom Shipping Policy Return Policy 30 Day Money Back Guarantee Support Contact Us Terms and conditions Frequently Asked Questions Directions Partnership Program Privacy Policy Site Map Follow Us On Join The Persian Rug Club Get exclusive access to vault rugs, story rugs, signature rugs, special deals and more... Join Now Information About Us Customer Reviews Catalina Clients Homes Pets on Persian Rugs Rug Encyclopedia © 2021 Catalina Rug. All Rights Reserved.