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Why Persian rugs are so popular?

Why Persian rugs are so popular?

The exceptional exquisiteness and the brilliant quality make the Persian rugs renowned and most sought after things worldwide. The Persian rugs or carpets and their popularity is a mark testimony of rich tradition, which depicts the art and culture of Persia. The true essence of Persian rugs is derived from the individual who intertwines or weaves them and thus making it so popular in the international markets.

The importance of Persian rugs among the Iranians

Creating rugs in Persia is as vital as their history and culture of that nation. There is a common saying that the – the Iranians wealth shines on the floor. No matter what their economic statuses are you will find in every home there is a rug that they treasure.

Made In Iran

Persian rugs and carpets are only made in Iran. However there are many countries that tries to take away the glory of Iran uniqueness, but they have been proved unsuccessful in their endeavor. Persian rugs and carpets still dominate their benchmark and yardstick in their quality and designs and thus made nationwide trademark.

The make – designs and the motifs

The Persian rugs are truly unique. As they are handcrafted no two rugs can be similar to one another in any ways. Every piece carries its own designs, patterns and colors. Each one reflects the world of creative magnificence that is practiced for 2,500 years or more. However, there is one simple similarities and that is its layout. Persian rugs can be classified in few categories:

• Farsh measures more than four feet by six feet in size.
• Qa-licheh is smaller than four feet by six feet
• Afshar is made in the size of five feet by seven feet and occasionally bit larger
• There are also other variety like Ardabil rugs, Bidjar rugs, Ferahan rugs and many more

The Quality

The popularity of the Persian rugs is due to is its high-grade quality. The Persian rugs bring together the art, quality materials, and the unique motifs and transform it into a pure magic. However, while categorizing Persian rugs quality comes first and then the design. Quality denotes the KPSI or knot per square inch. The greater number of knots signifies higher quality. The other aspects of the quality are the materials used- silk or wool, the dyes to be used, and the design that maintains the symmetry with accuracy.

City made or Tribal made Rugs

In Iran, there are mainly two types of rugs – the rugs made by the tribal and the city made rugs. The tribal made rugs are inferior in quality. They are woven by people of small rural villages or nomads. The dyes used by them are mostly derived from natural vegetable extracts. The design and the colors may at times not very detail. The city rugs usually have more intricate designs with more color. Often the materials used by the city weavers are finer. An expert of rugs can easily identify the maker and the origin by simply analyzing the designs.

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Persian Rugs – How to Buy a Real One

The Persian rug has always been in great demand. It adds color to any room it is placed in. if you are interested in buying one, it is better to learn a little bit about them. Real Persian rugs are made in Iran. You can of course find imitation carpets that are made in India, Pakistan or Turkey. Persian carpets are mostly produced in Isfahan, Nain, Tabriz and Mashad. Persian carpets can further be categorized into city Persian carpets and tribal Persian carpets.

Persian carpets or rugs are very different from oriental rugs or carpets made in any other country. They are known for their intricate floral designs. They are usually dyed using vegetable pigments, thus giving them long lasting color. Moreover, these carpets are made of high quality wool. Oriental carpets, on the other hand, are made of silk.

Persian carpets can be bought online or through a retail store. When buying these wool area rugs online or offline, you have to first make sure that you are dealing with a reputable dealer. Those who offer unrealistically huge discounts should be avoided.

Buying The Right Size

Once you have found a reputable dealer, you need to figure out the right size. The size is especially important if you are buying the rug for your living room or the hallway. You would like to make sure that the carpet fits properly between the sofas. If, on the other hand, you are buying the rug for the hallway, you need to make sure that it covers the hall from one end to the other.

If you are looking for carpets for your kitchen, bedroom or entryway, you can opt for modern rugs made of wool. Since these carpets are not as expensive as Persian carpets they are ideal for these places. Wool area rugs are often preferred in kitchen and near fireplaces because they are easy to clean and maintain.

Quality Of Wool

Coming back to wool area rugs, the next thing you need to look at is the quality of the wool used. Remember that in Persian carpets only high quality wool is used. Keep a look out for imitation carpets that are made of acrylic wool.

You should also keep in mind that best quality Persian carpets are hand made. So always ask the dealer where the carpet is made. When it comes to identifying a real rug (Persian), one should look at the knots. Persian knot is very different from the knots that found in carpets made in other countries. Also remember that knots can only be found in city Persian carpets and not in the tribal Persian carpets.

The Age

Finding the age of the rugs is also very important. The older the rug, the more expensive it is. A good and reputable dealer will allow you to return the rug within a certain framework of time. Also, remember to get the cleaning and washing guidelines from them. A real rug (Persian) will last you for a long time, if you follow proper cleaning and maintenance instructions.

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Shaking Minarets in Esfahan, Iran

Shaking Minarets, Isfahan nicknamed as Manar Jomban and visiting this site must be included in your Isfahan Tours. One of the most impressive historical buildings in Isfahan, Shaking Minarets is located 6 kilometers west of the city of Isfahan on the way to Najaf Abad in a village called Karlatan. What makes the Shaking Minarets, Isfahan so unique is the fact that If you climb up the very narrow stairway to the top of one of these two minarets and lean hard against the wall, it will sway back and forth the other minaret. Experts have explained the situation as something that has occurred gradually with the passage of time.

The architectural style of the Shaking Minarets in Isfahan can be dated back to the 14th century Mongol style. Its two arches and the sides of the portico are decorated with dark blue tiles in the form of stars. The porch is 10 meters high and 10 meters in width and the minarets are 7 meters taller and are 4 meters in circumference. It is thought that the eivan and the porch were built shortly after 1316 to cover the grave of Amu Abdollah Soqla, a hermit, who was buried here. The minarets are perhaps of the Safavid origin and it is actually the minarets which made the otherwise unremarkable shrine famous. The roof above the shrine features good brickwork.

The phenomenon of the shaking of the minarets happens due to the ratio between the height and width of the minarets and the width of the eivan. The constant shaking has caused considerable structural damage. Although, a commonly believed opinion holds British interference responsible for this occurrence. It can be mentioned here that there is another pair of shaking minarets built during the time of Oljeitu at Oshtorjan.

The wooden beams on the upper part of the minarets have been placed there to facilitate the shaking of the minarets, but, this had led to other complications. Generally, the shaking is restricted to once every twenty minute. But, on holidays and other special occasion when the stream of visitors is bigger, visitors experiment with the phenomenon frequently which poses threat to the Shaking Minarets, Isfahan.

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1838 saw Australia challenging Spain and Germany as the main suppliers of wool to England. Japan also became the second biggest buyer of Australian wool.
Wool began to be auctioned in Australia for the first in 1843, up until this wool had been shipped to England and Auctioned or sold by private deals. By 1850 the value of wool exports was 41 Million.
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* Fiber diameter – average diameter expressed in microns, developed and approved by IWTO
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