The Oriental Collection - Catalog - Page 32
REZAS VILL AGE RUGS
Abadeh
Abadeh is an oasis village of about 50,000 people and the capital of the Fars Province,
Iran. It is located in the northern part of the Fars province, roughly midway between
Shiraz and Isfahan.
Its location on the northern side of the Zagros Mountains, close to the caravan and
nomad routes, has given the inhabitants a wide variety of outside cultural influences.
The effect can be seen in the rugs produced in the city.
The most famous Abadeh pattern is found in the rugs of the Kashghai tribe. It is a
vibrant flower motif in the centre of the rug and it is repeated on every corner. Other
patterns, although rarely seen today, include the Zil-e-Sultan pattern, consisting of
flowers, vases, birds, and a pattern of small bands that run the length of the rug. The
dominant colours are red, dark blue, and white. Knot density is between 250,000 and
350,000 knots per sqm and the pile is always wool – with a cotton warp and weft.
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