Qom Rugs

Qom is a large Iranian city, with more than a million population. It lies 125 km southwest of Tehran and is the capital of Qom Province. It is situated on the banks of Qomroud (the Qom River). Being the second important religious city of the country, the city is also located on a strategic spot.

Not being more than a hundred years old, Qom rugs are of the best new creations amongst Iranian rugs. Qom’s rugs are very luxurious and ornamented, with the best raw materials. Luxury and magnitude are remarkable words associated with Qom rugs. The city of Qom is the biggest silken rug production center in the world. 90 percent of its products are exported, with 17 million dollars annual income for the country. The rug weaving history in Qom in the current style backs to the second decade of the 20th century, when merchants of Kashan brought their looms to Qom and started the business on a limited scale. After 20 years, silken rug production found its way into a more commercial route. Quickly the craft became popular in the city and expanded gradually to the surrounding villages.

High-grade silk, dyed completely herbal, is the most important raw material for Qom rugs. The delicacy of Qom rugs’ silk makes the pieces distinguished amongst others. In terms of design and pattern, Qom rugs are under the influence of other Iranian rug weaving regions. However, because of the delicacy and elegance of silk and wool used in Qom rugs, Qomi designers tend to tiny patterns and fine designs to accentuate the delicacy and brilliance of every single thread.

The main characteristics of Qom rugs:

The main characteristics of Qom rugs:

Weave: delicate and fine.

Colors: natural dyeing; light shades are more common.

Design and pattern: The style is a mixture of all Iranian styles, giving a dominant role to individual designers, amongst whom Rashti Zadeh could be mentioned. Lachak-Toranj (Medallion), Shah-Abbasi, Moharramat, Mehrabi and Hunting Garden were the main basic designs which had come from Kashan and Isfahan. Rapidly, Qomi designers changed the basics, making a new style under the title of “Qom Rug Style” which is well-known for its patterns’ harmony and its remarkable coloring.

Knot type: Both asymmetrical (Persian) and symmetrical (Turkish) knots are common.

Weft: Generally two-wefted.

Raw materials: silk and wool.

Size: mostly small-sized.

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The main characteristics of Qom rugs:

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