Difference between revisions of "Karadja Rug"

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|Origin    = {{flag|Iran}}: East Azerbaijan
|Category      = City rug
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|Common colors    = Red, Beige, Green, Blue, Ivory, Brown
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|Dyeing method    = [[Natural Dyeing|Natural]], [[Synthetic Dyeing|Synthetic]]
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|Pile material      = [[Wool]]
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|Foundation material    = [[Cotton]]
 
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|Knot type      = [[Symmetrical Knot|Symmetrical]] (Turkish)
 
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Revision as of 10:41, 14 September 2019

Karadja Rug
Gharajeh-Rugs-Rugman-Collection.jpg
Design of Gharajeh Rug (Rugman)
General information
NameGharajeh Rug
Original nameقالی قراجه
Alternative name(s)Gharajeh Carpet
Origin Iran: East Azerbaijan
CategoryVillage, City
Technical information
Common designsMedallion, Geometric
Common colorsRed, Beige, Green, Blue, Ivory, Brown
Dyeing methodNatural, Synthetic
Pile materialWool
Foundation materialCotton
Knot typeSymmetrical (Turkish)


Gharadjeh rugs are hand woven by nomads that live between the Caspian Sea and Tabriz. This region in Iran is known for being the most influential area in the world when it comes to the development of the modern day rug industry. These beautiful and durable rugs come in very long lengths, making them ideal for use as a stair runner. In North America the stair runner is much more commonly used than in Europe, but the trend is definitely catching on. Men and women of the tribe are both trained as skilled weavers. The Turkish knot is the one most commonly used on Gharadjeh rugs and the average KPSI (knots per square inch) is approximately 53.[citation needed]