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Esfarayen Rugs

Folk Expression of Khorasan Weaving

The Story

Esfarayen sits in North Khorasan, where Kurdish communities maintain one of Iran’s most authentic weaving traditions. The Kurdish kilim from Esfarayen and neighboring towns, produced in Shirvan, Bojnourd, and Quchan, was registered as a national monument and awarded UNESCO authenticity recognition, testament to its exceptional cultural significance.

Beyond the celebrated flatweaves, hand-knotted Persian rugs from the Esfarayen area favor sturdy handspun wool, clear geometric patterns reflecting Caucasian Kurdish ancestry, and a grounded regional color sense that feels honest and craft-led.

They’re perfect when you want a folk, handmade expression of Khorasan weaving culture, authentic Persian pieces that celebrate traditional Kurdish techniques preserved across centuries.

See Esfarayen rugs in Hamburg: our Speicherstadt showroom

Characteristics

  • Kurdish weaving tradition
  • Sturdy wool construction
  • Clear geometric patterns
  • Regional color sensibility
  • Folk, handmade character

Also known as

Esfarain, Asfarayen

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