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Arak
Province has not long history in weaving, but historical
documents and local situation of this province show, that
there was carpet weaving in some parts, like Sarough,
Farahan, Saraband and Moradabad, since old times.
It
had been no supported sign of weaving in this region for
centuries, after Sassanian era. Regarding that carpet is
vanished woven and also continuous wars in central regions
of Iran, prevent any knowledge on establishment of big
workshops and important carpets.
In
the middle of Nasseredin Shah period, Arak rugs had
perceptible presence, so some rugs of this region had been
known all over the world.
As
Arak is in adjacant to Qom, Kashan, Isfahan and Hamadan,
is very peculiar for carpet weaving. According to some
references, designers and weavers of Kashan, Kerman and
Isfahan have had direct participation in reviving of Arak
carpet weaving, so some native designs of those regions
was seen in Arak rugs.
For
the first time, in 1875, in Nasseredin era, Tabriz
businessmen exported products of Arak and its counties.
Historical
references prove, that Arak’s people were expert in
preparing dyes, dyeing and weaving carpets until the
beginning of 20th century; yet, fine fine rugs
of Iran are known as “Sarough Rug”, in Europe.
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