Persian Karaje (115998)

This is a small village in the Turkish-speaking north-western province of Azerbaijan near Heriz, who moved to Iran to weave rugs. Like all rugs from original area, the designs are very geometrical. The weaving is firm and regular, the quality of the wool is excellent, and the warps and wefts are generally cotton. Many small sizes are produced, and larger pieces are generally runners. The rather bold striking designs may originally have had a tribal significance which is now lost - some of The designs resemble crabs, insects and leaves. Natural dyes are largely used.