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Persian Rugs: Guide to Golpayegan Rugs
Older
medallion Golpayegan/Vist Sarouk Persian Carpet
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Golpayegan District is in the
north of Isfahan Province close to the Southern
edge of Arak Province. Golpayegan is also a town
near Viss and they both produce the same sorts of
carpet. Located 90 miles (145 km) northwest of
Isfahan it is a small regional market center of
just over 35,000 people. The carpets of the
region tend to be like coarse Arak rugs but tend
to be thick well made rugs with good wool.
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Traditional Golpayegan Rug in the
Seyyed-ul-Sadat Shrine. Photo: Iran Daily
"An escape from hectic daily routines to spend
some time in solitude and prayer at Seyyed-ul-Sadat
Shrine in Golpayegan" Iran Daily
Grand
Mosque of Golpayegan, Isfahan province
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Golpayegan/Viss
Rug Structure
Structure: Asymmetrical
knot open to the left. 8 knots per
horizontal inch and 7 knots per vertical
inch. 56 per square inch (868 per square
decimeter)
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 1 ply ivory,
blue, cotton.
Weft: 2 shots blue
cotton.
Pile: 2 wool singles.
Ends: Post-hitch wharf
binding with 1 inch warp fringe.
Selvages: Single cord
overcastting blue wool.
Handle: Heavy, soft wool,
durable, dense, stiff.
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Farmers Harvesting Sugar Beets in Golpayegan
Isfahan province Photo - Iran Daily. Golpayegan
is an important agricultural area. |
Internet Resources for Golpayegan Rugs
Golpayegan
rugs for sale - Area Rugs, Iranian Golpayegan Rug Gallery
Persian
Rugs and Carpets By Name
www.PersianCarpetGuide.com
Copyright Barry
O'Connell 2004 - 2005.
Last revised: May 28, 2008.
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