Oriental Weavers Lilihan Floral Persian 9'10" x 12'10" Beige Area Rug

Lilihan or Lylyan rugs are tribal Persian rugs made by nomadic Kurdish people of the province of Markad, in western Iran. These people are descendants of the Kurds, and their weaving styles and designs are incredibly similar to theirs. The rugs are more than often characterized by the bright and lively colors that they incorporate. The Lilihan carpets often have traditional floral patterns, but geometric ones are also seen. A truly beautiful rug, the Lilihan will be a brilliant addition to any room setting.

Lilihan rugs are produced by Persian Armenian weavers in the Province of Markad in western Iran. Lilihan was formerly the collection point for Armenian single wefted rugs made in the vicinity of Khomeine. Although not too well known in Europe, Lilihan rugs are extremely popular in the United States. These lush, attractive, and extremely durable wool rugs are similar in style, color, and thickness to Sarouks, but are made with a single weft construction and tend to have a longer pile. Lilihan rugs are beautifully woven in the Hamadan weave - single weft is called Hamadan weave or Sennah Baft in which the wefts are rigid and the warps are sinuous. Lilihan rugs are easy to distinguish since there is only one shot of weft between each row of knots.