Birjand Rug

Birjand rugs are produced in Birjand, the capital of the South Khorasan province of Iran, famous for its saffron and barberries. The city's population is more than 205,000, and people speak the Birjandi dialect, which is more similar to the ancient Parsi language.
Birjand rug may be a debtor to "Moud" and "Dorokhsh" rugs. Still, among other styles, it has a more specific design with well-woven and dyed techniques in the direction of other town carpets, like the Mahi pattern, Moharamat style, Kheshti structure, Boteh motif, and other popular designs in town carpets. Also, there is a unique medallion design in the Birjand rug called the "Saadi" medallion, sourced from Moud village. The rugs' warp and weft are made of cotton, and the piles are soft, delicate, and wooly, mostly dyed in dark blue, crimson, cream, and beige.

Birjand rugs are known for their desert-like colors. They're usually woven with famous Mahi patterns, which is a part of Persian culture and art. These rugs have detailed motifs, mostly woven in medallion designs with wool yarns. Since handmade Birjand carpets create delightful harmony in most decorations because of their neutral colors, they're demanded Persian rugs woven in different sizes and densities. Some of the best producers of handmade Birjand rugs are provided their carpets here with different designs and prices. Check this collection and buy your desirable rug!

The age of the carpet industry in Birjand in the trade market returns to almost 200 years ago (although other villages near Birjand have more experience in this industry). The city is in debt to Tabriz merchants, as they established many carpet workshops in Birjand. Many weavers from Azerbaijan migrate to Birjand and start weaving particular carpets similar to those found in northeast Iran. During the World Wars, the carpet industry in Birjand changed. They began to weave the Mahi and Panjeh motifs. On the field of the Panjeh Matn design, there are five concentric lozenge medallions; these rugs have high density and quality. The royal Amir Asadollah Alam family, who had lived in Birjand for centuries, directed the weaving of these Birjand carpets. Amir Asadolah Alam was the Pahlavi minister from 1962 to 1964. Recently, Birjand rugs' designs have included traditional Persian motifs of the Safavid dynasty like the Shah Abbas flower and also the Boteh motif. Though the quality of Birjand rugs decreases during World War II, they still have the highest quality in Khorasan provinces' carpet industries.

There is always a distinction between Persian handmade carpets and rugs and machine-made carpets and rugs. It is hard to locate a comparable handmade rug woven by machine; yet, machine-made manufacturers are attempting to preserve traditions alive in their operations in a unique way. You may get high-quality and stylish machine-woven carpets that are influenced by many traditional Persian rug styles, such as Birjand rugs. Additionally, you may place an order for a design with one of the top manufacturers that are often introduced here, for wholesale. Learn about some of the greatest Persian machine-made rug companies and place your purchase pretty quickly.vvvvv

Though you can find some Persian rugs easily in any stores and markets, reaching to some Persian rugs may be challenging. Birjand rugs are woven in a common patterns but with a unique features and colors that makes them desirable but just some specific stores and markets are providing authentic Persian Birjand rugs. if you tend todeal these fantastic rugs with real traders and manufacturers, check out the list of best markets and stores of Persian carpets, here on Percarin! 

You can easily meet many important events related to Persian rugs with diverse features and benefits in Iran and the world. These events can bring you wonderful oppurntunities in your Persian rug trading by connecting you to the best manufacturers and dealers of each styles. Some of this exhibitions and fair can also be the great place to find a big collection of Persian Birjand rugs. Stay up to date of upcoming Persian rugs exhibitions.

Birjand rugs are one of those Persian rugs that undergo changes through Persian art and culture. These rugs are inspired from the beliefs and stories of many tribes like Bakhtiari and Kurdish tribes. You can find the signs and symbols of many Persian people in these rugs created by designers of this city. Here is the best place for talented artists and designers to be known by art lovers and traders. For order customized design, contact to the real designers introduced here.

Despite many differences between machine-made carpets and handmade rugs, machine-made rugs are a good choice for their affordable prices and textile features. You can find the most modern and contemporary Persian style carpets inspired from traditional Persian rugs such as Birjand rugs in machine-made collection here in Percarin!