Oriental Rugs Glossary

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Garajeh

Garajeh is located in North West Iran near Heriz. Garajeh rugs are the most known type of Karadagh rugs (other kinds are Lambaran and Meshkin). The ground color is usually a clear red, the ornament colors are usually light ivory tones. Garajeh rugs are good tasteful and durable rugs which do not deny the neighborhood of Heriz and Bakhshayesh, in fact they are strongly inspired by that region. Good and durable wool is used for these rugs. Altogether one can say that Garajeh rugs are solid, beautiful, durable rugs with an extra portion of character.