Persian Rug Styles Classification
Persian Carpet dealers have developed a classification system for Persian carpets based on design, type of fabric, and weaving technique. The categories are named for cities and areas associated with each design.
The Persian Carpet Styles Classification Categories include:
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Abadeh, Afghan/Yomut (Turkmen), Ahar, Afshar, Arak, Ardabil, Ardestan, Bakhtiari (see also Afghan carpet ), Beluch, Birjand, Brujerd, Chelaberd, Dorokhsh, Farahan, Ferdos, Ghayen, Gonabad, Gonbad, Ghaboos, Gorgan, Hariz, Herat, Heriz, Isfahan, Joshghan, Jozan, Kashan, Kashmar, Kerman, Lilian, Mahan, Mahalat, Maku, Mamasani ,Marand, Mashhad, Mazlaghan, Meshkin, Shahr, Moshk, Abad, Mood, Nain, Nishaboor, Rafsanjan, Ravar, Saraband, Sarab, Saraband, Sarukh, Semnan, Sha, Savan, Shahre, Kord, Shiraz, Shahr, Reza, Qazvin, Qom, Tabriz, Tehran, Torghabeh, Veramin, Yalameh, Yazd, Zanjan, Zabol.