Abadeh rug

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Typical Abadeh rug design.

An Abaadeh carpet is a type of Persian carpet made in the town of Abadeh in Iran.

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History

The rugs are named after the city of Abadeh, halfway between Isfahan and Shiraz in Iran, where these rugs are made. [1]

Design

The rugs often feature a large diamond pattern in the centre, with smaller ones in the corners also. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Milhofer, S. A. (1976). The color treasury of oriental rugs . Crowell. p.  92. ISBN   978-0-690-01060-2 . Retrieved 25 November 2015.