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Saidabad, Ardabil $68.51 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Saidabad is a village in the Ardabil Province of Iran. Ardab l is one of the Azeri inhabited provinces located in the NorthWest Iran and its center is Ardabil. It is in the northwest of the country, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan and the provinces of East Azarbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan. Its center is the city of Ardabil. Province was established in 1993 by separation of eastern part of East Azarbaijan provinces (mainly) and northern part of Gilan. The northeastern part of the province is part of the territory of the South (Iranian) Talysh. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 88 Publication Date: 2010/08/24 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.21 inches

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Rahman Dadman $79.66 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Rahman Dadman (Persian: ) was an Iranian politician born in Ardabil. He was the Minister of Roads and Transportation, under President Mohammad Khatami until May 18, 2001 when he died in an air accident with about 30 other passengers in the crash of an Iranian YAK40 plane, 13 miles from the city of Sari, Iran in northern Iran. Ardabil (Persian and Azeri: ) is a historical city in northwestern Iran. The name Ardabil probably comes from the Zoroastrian name of Artavil which means a holy place. Ardabil is the center of Ardabil Province. Its population is estimated to be around 340,386, the dominant majority of whom are ethnic Azerbaijanis. Notable for its silk and carpet trade tradition, the ancient Ardabil Carpets are considered some of the best of the classical Persian Rug creations. Ardabil is also known as the seat of the sanctuary and tomb of Shaikh Safi adDin, eponym of the Safavid Dynasty. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 124 Publication Date: 2010/09/03 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.29 inches

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Why Persian rugs are so popular?

Why Persian rugs are so popular?

The exceptional exquisiteness and the brilliant quality make the Persian rugs renowned and most sought after things worldwide. The Persian rugs or carpets and their popularity is a mark testimony of rich tradition, which depicts the art and culture of Persia. The true essence of Persian rugs is derived from the individual who intertwines or weaves them and thus making it so popular in the international markets.

The importance of Persian rugs among the Iranians

Creating rugs in Persia is as vital as their history and culture of that nation. There is a common saying that the - the Iranians wealth shines on the floor. No matter what their economic statuses are you will find in every home there is a rug that they treasure.

Made In Iran

Persian rugs and carpets are only made in Iran. However there are many countries that tries to take away the glory of Iran uniqueness, but they have been proved unsuccessful in their endeavor. Persian rugs and carpets still dominate their benchmark and yardstick in their quality and designs and thus made nationwide trademark.

The make - designs and the motifs

The Persian rugs are truly unique. As they are handcrafted no two rugs can be similar to one another in any ways. Every piece carries its own designs, patterns and colors. Each one reflects the world of creative magnificence that is practiced for 2,500 years or more. However, there is one simple similarities and that is its layout. Persian rugs can be classified in few categories:

• Farsh measures more than four feet by six feet in size.
• Qa-licheh is smaller than four feet by six feet
• Afshar is made in the size of five feet by seven feet and occasionally bit larger
• There are also other variety like Ardabil rugs, Bidjar rugs, Ferahan rugs and many more

The Quality

The popularity of the Persian rugs is due to is its high-grade quality. The Persian rugs bring together the art, quality materials, and the unique motifs and transform it into a pure magic. However, while categorizing Persian rugs quality comes first and then the design. Quality denotes the KPSI or knot per square inch. The greater number of knots signifies higher quality. The other aspects of the quality are the materials used- silk or wool, the dyes to be used, and the design that maintains the symmetry with accuracy.

City made or Tribal made Rugs

In Iran, there are mainly two types of rugs – the rugs made by the tribal and the city made rugs. The tribal made rugs are inferior in quality. They are woven by people of small rural villages or nomads. The dyes used by them are mostly derived from natural vegetable extracts. The design and the colors may at times not very detail. The city rugs usually have more intricate designs with more color. Often the materials used by the city weavers are finer. An expert of rugs can easily identify the maker and the origin by simply analyzing the designs.

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