Sabzewar Persian carpet Knot density: approx. 180000 knots/sqm Pattern: Floral Medallion Origin: Meshed Iran Condition: Used, very good with patina, washed Material: pile 100% wool - warp 100% cotton History of Sabzevar carpets The Persian province of Khorasan is the largest in Iran. It stretches across the northeast of the country. Many beautiful carpets come from this area of ​​Iran. The capital is Mashad, which is also where most of these rugs are sold daily. Other centers of carpet production in this region are cashmar (Turshis), Mood, Sabzevar, Ghain and Birjand, most of which are in close proximity to Mashad. Many Baloch carpets are also knotted in this province by the Baloch nomads who live in the areas further south. In 1722 there was an Afghan invasion of Iran. This event left the country in a state of political disarray and the carpet industry in a state of disarray for many years, particularly in well-established areas such as Mashad. Despite the massive invasion, Khorassan and many other regions managed to bounce back and the carpet industry resumed, while Iranian royal courts did everything in their power to bring this magnificent art back home. The Iranian kings, e.g. B. Shah Abass, inferior carpets and those with inferior dyeing techniques to ensure that the integrity of this ancient Persian art was not lost. In the vast Persian province of Khorasan many types of handmade carpets are produced, ranging from medium to fine. However, all are very robust and indestructible. Carpets woven in cities such as Kashmar, Mashad, Mood, Sabzevar and Birjand tend to be of better quality than carpets woven by nomads in the region. Although the nomads originally wove these carpets for their own use, the cities adapted this talent and perfected it into an art. Characteristics of Sabzevar carpets material and branches Almost all of these rugs consist of a wool pile and a cotton backing (warp and weft). On extremely rare occasions, these rugs may contain silk as part of the pile, the backing, or the entire rug. This is very unlikely unless the pieces are much older than a few centuries. Wool, on the other hand, is very shiny and soft and is used exclusively by the Khorasan. This fine wool, together with beautiful patterns and refined craftsmanship, result in these exquisite rugs. The colors Almost all colors can be found in different carpets of this type. design and pattern These carpets do not show the traditional pattern of a sabzevar. Instead, they adopt the patterns of other cities in Iran. This rug is ideal for adding a touch of class to a room where elegance is at home. “Errors and mistakes excepted”