Golpayegan Rugs and Carpets - A Brief Historical Overview

Hand knotted in a small town between Tehran and Hamadan, these beautiful Persian carpets and rugs are made in Golpayegan, Iran.  The word Golpayegan means the ‘fortress of flowers’; this also represents the beauty and elegance of the floor coverings made. Compared to many of the oriental rugs and runners made in the surrounding cities and villages, these hand made rugs have a finer finish and texture.

Designed with creativity and skill, the color schemes that are popular and dominant in these rugs can range from dark reds and blues to olive, beige and off white.  The patterns and styles that show up frequently are floral designs that are integrated in garden scenes.  This makes for an elegant and beautiful floor covering to add to any room in you home.

The primary materials used in oriental Golpayegan rugs and carpets are wool and cotton.  The fine wool makes up the quality pile, giving the rugs and runners a unique texture; each one being unique.  With a cotton foundation they are strong and durable, designed to last a lifetime.  Hand knotted with careful expertise, any one of the many oriental Golpayegan rugs would be a great addition to your home, adding a traditional and cultural atmosphere.

The wool and cotton in these Golpayegan Persian carpets and rugs is usually dyed with vegetable extract.  The many colors of dyed are what give the floor coverings the intricate beauty that people are constantly looking for to add to their home.