Modern Persian Rugs are made only in Iran and offer a wide range of types
including Tribal, Nomadic and City rugs. Some of common rugs produced include:
Herez, Karaja, Ekbatan Kazvin, Tabriz, Bijar, Bahktiari, Hamadan, Sarouk,
Ispahan, Mahal, Malayer, Yelameh, Nain, Lilehan, Keshan, Meshad, Gabbeh,
Belouchistan, Lavar/Kerman, Josan, Josheghan-Meime, Kashgai Shiraz, Afshar &
Goum.
The seven best-selling Persian rugs at Alex Cooper include, Heriz, Bijar, Tabriz,
Mahal, Hamadan, Gabbeh & Meshad.
Real Heriz rugs are actually made in the city of Herez, but there are many
Persian rugs classified as Heriz that are made in nearby towns. Other Herez rugs
include Gorevan, Bakshaish, Shirabian, Merevan, Serapi (derived name for a
100-120 year old Heriz), Karaja, Serab & Ahar.
The Persian Bijar or sometimes spelled Bidjar is one of the toughest rugs woven.
The colors have improved and they are readily available, quite popular and well
priced.
Hamadan is also the general name for several types of rugs made in nearby towns.
Some of the rugs made near Hamadan are Kapoutrang, Ingeles, Kazvin, Borchelu,
Senneh & Zeli-Sultan.
In the last several years since free trade re-opened with Iran, many Persian Rug
prices have dropped significantly. It is not uncommon to see a 10' x 13' rug
being offered below $1,000. The rug is probably slightly used and a medium
quality, however it is a good buy for the money.
There have been some newer type rugs being woven and sent to the USA using
natural dyes offering finer quality then more commercial types. A Gabbeh rug is
woven using natural dyes, handspun wool with a tough construction using
traditional Nomadic designs. Recently we have seen some beautiful natural dyed
Herez rugs available. They resemble the look of a 1930's Heriz. For your
information, Herez and Heriz are the same rug type.
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