Persian Tehran – 2.75 x 2.00

Tehran carpets stand out for their fine, precise weave and curvilinear, pictorial designs rather than tribal patterns, since Tehran’s workshops drew inspiration from major weaving centers like Isfahan, Kashan, and Kerman rather than having their own centuries-old folk tradition. These rugs are known for exceptional technical precision, thin handles, and pictorial or curvilinear designs. Design elements often include the elegant medallion layout alongside serene, undulating all-over floral patterns, with finely rendered curvilinear florals, vinery, and occasionally full Garden of Paradise compositions featuring realistic birds, gazelles, leopards, vases, and tree-of-life motifs. Some pieces also showcase classical motifs such as Shah Abbas palmettes, lotus flowers, and stylized cloud bands worked into traditional medallion layouts. Color-wise, Tehran carpets favor deep, sophisticated tones—midnight blue and rich burgundy are common—alongside navy, cochineal red, jade and mallard greens, powder blue, and soft pink, often set against a luminous, richly saturated field. This refined palette combined with intricate detailing gives Tehran carpets a formal, “urban Persian sophistication” well-suited to executive studies, formal living rooms, or grand entryways. Because Tehran’s rug production emerged later than centers like Tabriz or Kashan and was never mass-produced, well-made Tehran carpets remain comparatively rare and are prized by collectors for their disciplined draftsmanship and lasting quality.

The Faeghi family are the name you can trust. They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations. For more than 50 years, Peter Faeghi has shared this lineage with thousands of Australians, offering them authentic works of art to enliven and enrich their homes. All carpets are guaranteed.  With showrooms in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin, you can buy your carpets from us with confidence.
All of Persian Carpet Gallery carpets are supplied with certificate of originality. You can also exchange the rugs at any of our stores across Australia.
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