Visibility:
NAJAFABAD rugs and carpets have curvilinear patterns with medallions, quite similar to ISFAHAN and KASHAN. NAJAFABAD rugs and carpets are beautiful and create a very colorful look for your room.
Quality:
NAJAFABAD rugs and carpets are of excellent quality. They are very durable.
Size & Shapes:
NAJAFABAD rugs and carpets come in different sizes, but the majority of them are mid-size (4 x 6 to 8 x10 feet). You can also find large rugs up to 10 x 18 feet.
Color:
Red, green, khaki and powerful blue colors predominate.
Texture:
Soft wool; thin, tight pile
Foundation:
Warps is mostly cotton; wefts is either cotton or wool.
Knots:
Inspection of the back of the carpet is important because the weavers in NAJAFABAD use Persian knots. The quality of the carpet depends upon the number of knots, which varies, but averages from around 120 KPSI (30 RAJ) up to 475 KPSI (60 RAJ).
Price:
NAJAFABAD rugs and carpets are among the best looking and finest quality carpets. They are therefore in high demand and are more costly than carpets from neighboring areas. Expect to pay $4-$10 Per Square Foot (PSF) for a carpet from NAJAFABAD. Keep in mind that, as a rule, the higher the KPSI, the greater is the price.
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