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Discover the most iconic Persian rug types and how they differ in style, design, and regional pattern. This expert Persian rugs guide explores the many types of Persian carpets, from intricate silk masterpieces to bold tribal weaves. Click on a rug below to learn how styles and patterns define each rug’s unique identity.

Types of Persian Rugs: A Complete Guide to Persian Rug Styles and Patterns

Kilim Rug

Kilim Persian rug - authentic handwoven Persian carpet with geometric tribal design

Heriz Rug

Heriz Persian carpet - vintage Persian rug with bold medallion pattern

Tabriz Rug

Tabriz Persian rug - intricate Persian carpet from Tabriz featuring floral motifs

Gabba Rug

Gabba Persian carpet - thick knotted Persian rug with rustic texture

Kashan Rug

Kashan Persian rug - elegant Persian carpet with central medallion and fine detail

Sarouk Rug

Sarouk Persian carpet - classic Persian rug with rich floral field design

Isfahan Rug

Isfahan Persian rug - silk and wool Persian carpet with detailed city-style weaving

Kerman Rug

Kerman Persian carpet - antique Persian rug with curvilinear and botanical patterns

Nain Rug

Nain Persian rug - delicate Persian carpet with silk inlays and pale tones

Bakhtiari Rug

Bakhtiari Persian rug - tribal Persian carpet with garden panel layout

Bijar Rug

Bijar Persian carpet - durable Persian rug known as the “Iron Persian carpet”

Hamadan Rug

Hamadan Persian rug - regional Persian carpet with bold colors and repeating medallions

Shiraz Rug

Shiraz Persian carpet - tribal Persian rug from Shiraz with diamond-shaped designs

Malayer Rug

Malayer Persian rug - village-style Persian carpet with detailed border work

Qum (Qom) Rug

Qum Persian rug - luxurious silk Persian carpet from Qom with religious and floral patterns

Qashqai Rug

Qashqai Persian rug - nomadic Persian carpet with rich reds and stylized animals

Afshar Rug

Afshar Persian rug - tribal Persian carpet with distinctive patterns and vivid colors

Baluchi Rug

Baluchi Persian carpet - compact tribal Persian rug with prayer niche designs

Senneh Rug

Senneh Persian rug - fine weave Persian carpet with intricate motifs and diamond shapes

Khorasan Rug

Khorasan Persian carpet - northeastern Persian rug with classic curvilinear layout

Moud Rug

Moud Persian rug - detailed Persian carpet with Herati pattern and light blue tones

Varamin Rug

Varamin Persian rug - geometric Persian carpet with deep reds and symmetrical motifs

Tafresh Rug

Tafresh Persian carpet - floral pattern Persian rug with soft natural dye colors

Yazd Rug

Yazd Persian rug - southern Persian carpet with curving floral field and border

Mashhad Rug

Mashhad Persian rug - large-scale Persian carpet known for quality wool and deep reds

Zanjan Rug

Zanjan Persian rug - regional Persian carpet with bold tribal influences

Luristan Rug

Luristan Persian rug - tribal Persian carpet with symbolic motifs and earthy tones

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