The meaning of Shahsavan is "protectors of the king"
and it belongs to the point that nomadic tribe protects
one of Iran's most isolated and defenseless frontiers at
Azerbaijan in
Iran, midway between Turkey and Russia.
The Shahsavan ethnic groups were elated and reestablished
in the northwest from central Asian by the kings of Persia
in the 17th century.
Shahsavan rugs often resemble to Kurdish
rugs. They have a stoutly tribal essence with greatly
intangible geometric patterns and bright colors.
These rugs are characterized by definite shades of deep pink
or mauve and salmon colors in combination with soft blue.
The high quality soft wool is used in the making of Shahsavan
rugs. They are made in a special technique called Sumac which
is like embroidery with stitches available in slanting direction.
The backsides of these rugs are always shaggy.
In these rugs, warp is often cotton whereas weft is either wool
or cotton. Weavers use Turkish knots which vary from 120 KPSI
to 475 KPSI.
Shahsavan rugs come in very good quality. They create double
wefted rugs. The pile is generally prepared from camel hair
and wool and is thin and tight. Although, Shahsavan rugs come
in all sizes but small-sized rugs up to 2m x 1m are commonly
found.
