Oriental Rugs Dictionary
Fereghan (Farahan)
Farahan rugs are woven in the Farahan district of central Iran, located northwest of the city of Arak. These carpets are known for their fine weaving, elegant floral designs, and the frequent use of the Herati pattern, a repeating motif consisting of a diamond surrounded by stylized leaves. Farahan rugs became especially popular during the 19th century, when they were widely exported to European and American markets. Fereghan carpets proved popular with the European and American markets and remains so today. As limits of the Fereghan region have never been defined , rugs and carpets sometimes attributed either to Fereghan or Sarouk. In the industry they are also called Sarouk Fereghan. The allover Herati pattern is the most common Fereghan design.
