Fascinating to see intricacy of Fars carpets

The Iranian province of Fars enjoys global reputation for the intricate designs, lavish colors and unparalleled craftsmanship of its ingenious handwoven rugs.

With the history of carpet weaving in the southern Fars Province being quite ambiguous, this art continued until the present and became one of the main features of this region.

Besides numerous varieties of designs and styles in these types of rugs and carpets, there are commonalities such as geometric designs or the use of cheerful colors that are inspired by the nomadic lifestyle of this region.   

The most important common feature among all types of Fars handicrafts is the loose texture of the knots and their lightweight.

Another feature specific to Fars carpets is the loom carpet used which is different. Due to the high volume of Fars carpets woven by nomadic women in this region, the loom carpet in this area is mostly on the ground and horizontal so that it can be easily moved during migration.

Fars carpets and rugs weaving is a joint project as the wool used for the carpets is shorn by local men in spring or autumn. The men then construct the carpet looms while the women convert the wool into yarn on spinning wheels.

The women weave without any design – no weaver can weave two carpets of the same design.

All these skills are transferred orally and by example. Mothers train their daughters to use the materials, tools, and skills, while fathers train their sons in shearing wool and making looms.

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