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The vast
province of Khorasan is one the most important weaving
centres in Iran. The art of carpet weaving in this province
dates back to the Sassanian period (241-641 a.d.). When
Shah-Rokh Mirza (Timurid Dynasty), was in power (1405-1447),
Harat the capital of this dynasty, which is now is
Afghanistan was one of the most important weaving centres in
Iran.
The famous
design of "Harati" that is very popular among the Persian
weavers, is attributed to the designers of this city.
Like other
weaving centres in Iran, its progress is related to the
period of the Safavid dynasty, but the real boom in the
carpet industry began when the merchants of Tabriz installed
many looms in this region for exportation purposes.
In this
province, carpets are woven both with Persia (Senneh) and
Turkish (Ghiordes) knots, (majority in the Persian knot).
The designs
that are mostly used are Sh Botteh and Har
The dyers utilise natural
colours such as mauve red, dark blue and
some other classic dyes.
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