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A guide to the weave styles and characteristics of Torana handmade wool area rugs
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Tibetan
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The traditional Tibetan knotting style, producing a heavyweight, dense and durable rug. Made from pure Tibetan highland wool |
Hardwearing
Very warm |
All purpose |
Fine Persian
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A high knot-count rug with fine texture and a medium-length pile. Similar to a classic Tabriz weave. Made with Persian wool blended with local Qinghai wool for a softer feel |
Hardwearing
Easy to clean
Moderate warmth |
All purpose |
Medium Persian
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A tribal-style weave with medium knot-count and a low pile, similar to a Hamadan weave and to carpets from Northwest China (Xinjiang). Made with pure Persian wool |
Hardwearing
Easy to clean
Moderate warmth |
All purpose |
Modern
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A weave style developed by Michaelian and Kohlberg for their modern/ abstract range. Knotting is similar to Tibetan rugs but lighter and softer. Mix of Iranian and Qinghai carpet wool |
Hardwearing/ Warm |
All purpose |
Atlas Mountain
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A unique rug based on a North African style used by Berber groups in the Atlas mountains. Pure Iranian wool is used to make the long pile, which has a low knot count and is very thick and warm |
Soft/Very warm |
Best for low-traffic areas (sitting rooms, bedrooms) |
