Modern Iranian machine carpet

Of course, in the field of machine-made carpets, Iran is also one of the powerful exporters in the global market. Kashan machine-made carpets are world famous and this city is called the machine-made carpet capital of the world. Until many years ago, machine-made carpets were woven only with classic Iranian carpet designs. Classic Iranian carpets have a great variety in terms of designs and patterns. The difference between Iranian carpet designs is in the unique patterns, each of which has a specific meaning and concept. But in general, classic Iranian carpets are made up of specific elements such as bergamot and lachakh.

Along with the advancement of machine-made carpet technology, modern designs have also come to the market. Once upon a time, only Turkish carpets were available in the market to buy modern carpets, but now the modern Iranian machine-made carpet with its unique design and pattern is one of the highest quality and best domestic products.

Texture and density of modern Iranian machine-made carpet

The texture of modern Iranian machine-made carpets is like that of classic carpets, except for a few examples. That is, this carpet can be produced in 500 combs, 700 combs, 1000 combs, 1200 combs and even 1500 combs. Shaggy carpets, frieze carpets and machine-made gabbeh carpets are examples that have different textures. Fantasy carpets and children's carpets are usually produced in the market in 500 combs and 700 combs. Machine-made kilim carpets and shaggy carpets have fewer combs and are 320 combs. Machine-made gabbeh carpets are also produced in 320 combs, 500 combs and 700 combs. Modern Iranian machine-made carpets and woven carpets are woven in 1200 and 1500 counts, although lower densities are also available in the market. Shawl carpets are usually produced in 1000 counts.

What yarns are modern carpets woven with?

All machine-made carpets use synthetic yarns. Yarns such as acrylic yarn, polypropylene yarn, and polyester yarn are the main yarns used in machine-made carpet weaving. These yarns have different durability and quality, but each of them gains more strength and resistance when heat-set. This process also helps the carpet to have less pilling. Except for shaggy carpets, which have their own yarn, and frieze carpets, which do not have pile yarns, all other types of modern Iranian machine-made carpets are woven with these yarns.

Modern Iranian Machine-Knitted Carpet Design

Modern carpets have a wide variety of designs and patterns, but what is seen in all types of modern carpets is a clear difference from classic carpets. Classic carpets follow a specific pattern. While the designer's hand in modern carpets is completely free and no rules or laws limit him. In modern carpets, colors are used more intensely. Unlike classic carpets, the pattern of modern Iranian machine-knitted carpets is much coarser and the carpets are much quieter. That is, the background of the carpet is more visible.

Types of Modern Carpets

Modern carpets may not be very old, but they have managed to take over the market well during this time. Modern carpets have a variety of textures and designs, and they can be divided into several categories. Modern Iranian machine-woven carpets, frieze carpets, machine-woven carpets, shaggy carpets, fantasy carpets, children's carpets, shawl carpets, and vintage carpets are examples of modern carpets.

Modern Iranian Carpet

Modern Iranian machine-woven carpet is one of the best-selling products in the machine-woven carpet market. This carpet is woven with a texture that is completely similar to classic machine-woven carpets. The only difference is in the design and layout of the carpet. Geometric lines and shapes are used in the design of this carpet. There are no rules or regulations for the carpet layout. Sometimes the design of modern carpets is combined with parts of the classic carpet design and a new layout is created.

Frieze carpet (machine-woven kilim carpet)

This carpet is one of the most resistant machine-woven carpets. This carpet is made only of warp and weft and does not have pile. Frieze carpet is very strong and durable and is not difficult to clean. Since this carpet does not have pile, it is very light and is the best choice for high-traffic spaces such as hallways and spaces with high humidity such as the kitchen. It is also cheaper in price than other machine-woven carpets. The texture of these carpets is 320 combs.

Machine-made Gabbeh Carpet

A Gabbeh carpet is an authentic Iranian carpet that has entered the modern world of machine-made carpets. A machine-made Gabbeh carpet is considered a type of modern carpet. Iranian Gabbeh patterns are used in the weave of this carpet and modern and contemporary elements are added to it. The weave of this carpet is different from other machine-made carpets in terms of the pile height. A machine-made Gabbeh carpet has a high pile height, which is why it is a very soft carpet. This living carpet is comfortable, it is better to use it for relaxation spaces such as bedrooms and living rooms.

In addition to the difference in the type of pile, shaggy carpets also differ from other types of machine-made carpets in the amount of density. This carpet is often woven with 320 reeds. You will not see this amount of reeds in classic carpets.

Shaggy Carpet

One of the most popular modern Iranian machine-made carpet products is the shaggy carpet. This carpet has a completely different texture and its threads are very long compared to other machine-made carpets. In general, cleaning and washing a machine-made carpet is easy, but washing and sweeping a shaggy carpet is more difficult due to the long pile threads. For this reason, it is recommended not to use this carpet in a child's room or kitchen.

Fantasy Carpet

Among modern Iranian machine-made carpet products, the fantasy carpet is also one of the most popular. The design of this carpet includes images such as animals, flowers, and three-dimensional images. This carpet is more suitable for use in the kitchen and bedroom.

Children's Carpet

As the name of this carpet suggests, the children's carpet is specially woven for children. In the weaving of this carpet, heat-set yarns are used for the pile yarn to minimize the possibility of any sensitivity and pilling. Cartoon characters, animations, and children's images are used in the design of the children's carpet. The children's rug also has educational designs such as cartoon designs of numbers, geometric shapes, etc.

Shawl Carpet

The Shawl Carpet is another modern carpet. This carpet looks similar to Turkish carpets. The design of this carpet uses more modern Turkish carpet designs. The Shawl Carpet is thinner than other modern Iranian machine-made carpets, which is why it is more delicate and has a luxurious appearance. I recommend not placing these carpets under heavy items such as furniture and beds, etc.

Vintage Carpet

Another subcategory of modern Iranian machine-made carpets is the vintage machine-made carpet. Vintage literally means old. But this carpet is completely new and has been freshly woven. Only in its texture are old or vintage carpet designs used. These carpets are often designed in a single color. These carpets can be a strong decorative element for modern decorations.

Final Words

This article attempts to provide useful and complete information about the types of modern Iranian machine-made carpets. This article will help you make a more accurate and better choice with more information. However, it is not easy to identify some things, such as the type of yarn, so it is better to make your purchase from a reputable and reliable store so that you can return it in case of a problem. This is the guarantee that Dariush Carpet Store gives so that the buyer is satisfied with the quality of the carpet.