In the world of fine floor coverings, few names command the respect and admiration that Heriz does. Heriz rugs are a distinguished style of Persian carpet, originating from a cluster of farming villages in the far northwest of modern Iran. The eponymous town of Heriz (also spelled Heris) is situated in the East Azerbaijan Province,…
Of all the timeless treasures born from the cradle of Persian civilization, few speak as softly and as powerfully as the handwoven Persian carpet. To walk upon a Persian carpet is to tread across centuries of storytelling, nomadic memory, and the patient geometry of the desert garden. Among the most revered families of these woven…
The Woven Soul of the Desert: An Introduction to the Persian Baloch Rug The Baloch weaver does not rush. She sits on the dusty ground before a vertical loom, her fingers tying knots that have been passed down for centuries. Each tug of the wool is a silent prayer, a memory of the wind across…
The Art of Sanandaj Kilim: A Masterpiece of Persian Craftsmanship The vibrant cultural heart of Kurdistan Province, is renowned for its exquisite kilims. Among these, the Kilim (A kilim is a flat tapestry–woven carpet or rug traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire, including Iran and Turkey, but also in the Balkans and the Turkic countries. Kilims can be purely decorative or can…
Let us talk about a village in Iran that even many Iranians don’t know. Nanaj A Hidden Gem in Hamedan Province Located between the cities of Malayer and Hamedan. Nanaj is a village that has the rich cultural of Hamedan Province. It is believed to be one of the oldest provinces in Iran, with a…