Dear Visitor,
I have added these pages to my website to show you some of the common designs in Persian rugs.
Another very popular design in Persian rugs are round rugs and this section is devoted to several types of different designs. Round Persian rugs are a fairly new phenomenon and they have become much more common in the last 20 years or so. However, they are still among the more unique Persian rugs due to the fact that most weavers do not have the skills to make these type of rugs. If you like to see a round rug being made, click on the Persian rug Information page on the left and you will see a round Tabriz rug being made.
Weaving a round rug is extremely difficult and only a small percentage of weavers have mastered this skill. As a result, round rugs tend to be be of a high end quality and they are more expensive than ordinary Persian rugs with one notable exception being the round Nain rugs. The Nain rugs are pretty much the only type of Persian rugs where low quality rugs are more common than the high quality pieces and finding a high end 6-Lah in a round shape is extremely rare. On the other hand, round Qom rugs and Tabriz rugs are almost always of a high end quality and it is virtually impossible to find them with a low quality.
Below you will several examples from my past and current collection and if you like to read more about any specific piece, just move your mouse over one of the pictures and hold it still for a second.  A description will pop up and you can read more about it.
 

As you can see in the examples, round Persian rugs typically feature a medallion, but the overall design can vary greatly with each rug. The two reasons why many retailers will typically not offer these type of rugs is that they are much more expensive than ordinary Persian rugs and therefore less profitable and also because they are less available. Most of the high end round rugs are made in Tabriz and I am fortunate to have the direct family contact that allow me to purchase these rare pieces. Some rugs, like the metal and Mahi rugs, are in fact so extremely rare that other retailers will often buy them from me and then turn around and sell them for much more to their own clients. Below are more example of round Persian rugs and feel free to look around stores and websites and see for yourself just how rare these rugs are.
 

To see all available Round rugs, click on the "Round" section above.

I hope that you have enjoyed this article about the round and oval Persian rugs and feel free to look at my other featured rug designs and my website.  As always, I enjoy hearing my visitor's thoughts and experiences, so drop me a line or two if you like.

Take care,

Mike Panah
Owner, MP Persian Rug Imports