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Zollanvari are premier producers of tribal, classical and modern carpets in
Floral 1, Vintage Quality,
Iran. Our passion has always been for the artistic weavings of the nomadic
Oxidised Pure Silk,
people of southern Persia where almost all our collections are woven. The art
176 × 275 cm (5'9" × 9')
of carpet making has always exemplified the expression of a culture and of a way of life, and as a result Zollanvari’s use of pattern, colour and symbolism has been constantly evolving. What sets us apart is the active encouragement our weavers are given to allow their own aesthetic sense to shine through the designs. Individual, expressive and unique carpets are the result. When the embargo against imports of Iranian carpets into the United States was first put in place in 2010, Zollanvari rose to the challenge by looking at other countries where we could produce something new for the American market. We searched for a source where the design sensibility and weaving tradition as well as the craftsmanship were at par with the standards of our weavings in Iran. The beautiful, historic city of Jaipur, in the heart of northern India, and a city rich in colour with centuries of weaving tradition inherited from ancient Persian weavers, was a natural choice. Here, we found strategic partners who were as committed and passionate about making beautiful carpets as we were and so Jaipur became the birthplace and inspiration for our breathtakingly beautiful Kundan and Couture Collections. The design inspiration for the Kundan Collections has been drawn from old and antique fabrics and textiles (ikats, kaitags and African textiles), Far Eastern motifs such as dragons, mosque ceilings, Moroccan tiled pool floors, aquarium fishes, and more, but given a modern twist and sensibility. In terms of colours and hues nature has been a primary source of inspiration – the blues and aqua of oceans, the greens and vivacious colours of flowers, meadows and trees, the golds and warm hues of New England autumn foliage, sunrises and sunsets – but what has also influenced the colour palette of the Kundan Collections have been the effervescent colours of everyday life in Jaipur and its surroundings. Once launched at DOMOTEX, the leading international showcase for the world of flooring, the production proved an instant hit and was further developed for Zollanvari markets globally. The collection has won awards at the prestigious Carpet Design Awards 2014 and 2016, which are considered as the Oscars for the handmade carpet world.
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Kundan Pure Silk® Collection The word ‘Kundan’ has its origin in Sanskrit. It signifies ‘gold purified to the highest degree’ and evokes an image of an object in its purest form – an object that shimmers like gold. The Zollanvari Kundan Pure Silk® Collection is the culmination of centuries of weaving tradition combined with a modern sensibility and understanding of interiors. This weaving tradition dates back to the courts of the great Mughal Emperors of 16th century India and has remained an integral part of the culture and handicraft of the nation ever since. Our rugs are painstakingly hand-knotted by artisans who have inherited this rich cultural heritage. Only the most exquisite natural materials such as organic silk are used for the production of these weavings. The result is rugs that enthral with their astonishing colours, perfectly harmonious designs and with their highest quality standards of production. The Kundan Pure Silk® Collection embodies the harmonious relationship between nature and interiors drawing inspiration from the four elements of water, earth, air and fire. The rugs are over-dyed with layers of translucent colour, creating a very unique multidimensional, shimmering texture – resembling the surface of the ocean, bathed in the golden, shimmering, magical light of the morning sun. The latest design line in the Kundan Pure Silk® Collection is Iridescence, a totally modern collection, taking inspiration in animal pelts and skins.
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Kundan Diffusion Koti Silk Collection The term Koti silk originates from the manner in which the raw materials are procured. Small artisans and producers who sell these materials were facing a great deal of difficulty obtaining fair prices in the market. To secure a fairer pricing, trading centres were established where spinners would be able to sell their ‘silk’ at standardised prices to wholesalers. These trading centres were called ‘Kothis’ (large houses). We simplified the term for our Kundan Diffusion Collection to Koti. The material is viscose made from the cellulose pulp of bamboo, banana or other natural materials. Zollanvari have selected a blend of the finest of these fibres for the Kundan Diffusion Collection. The result is not only rugs made out of sustainable and relatively environment-friendly raw material but a world apart from the mass-produced viscose lines available widely on the market. Two key factors in all Zollanvari production and manufacture, indeed in all commercial activities of the company, are optimum working conditions and fair remuneration. The name ‘Koti’ chosen for this line is itself an endorsement of Zollanvari’s commitment to fair trading conditions. Reza Zollanvari, Group Managing Director, commented: “The wages we pay the weavers are extremely fair and well above average. In addition, we provide clean drinking water, sanitary facilities and meals in our weaving centres. Higher wages have helped improve standards of living for the weavers and their families.” The weave quality, similar to the Zollanvari Kundan Pure Silk® Collection, is the culmination of centuries of weaving tradition combined with a modern sensibility and understanding of interiors. These rugs are also painstakingly hand-knotted by artisans who have inherited this rich cultural heritage. The result is competitively priced rugs that like the Kundan Pure Silk® rugs enthral with their astonishing colour combinations, their well-balanced designs – many inspired from ikat and kaitag weavings – and their stunning production quality.
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Couture Collection A ‘designer’ line, the Couture Collection, imaginatively combines the worlds of fashion fabrics with that of contemporary carpet design. The collection was developed in conjunction with the Milanese designers SoFar SoNear, winning several accolades including Best Modern Design at the Carpet Design Awards 2014, an Interior Innovation Award at the imm in Cologne and a Special Mention at the German Design Awards 2015. When our design partners first saw the Kundan carpets, they immediately associated the astonishing weaving intricacy and dyeing techniques to the world of fashion. And so that’s how the design concept came about. Iconic fashion fabrics such as Scottish Tartan, English Prince of Wales and Herringbone Tweed and Bouclé used in so many jackets by the fashion myth Coco Chanel were transformed into rich silk carpets that are available in bespoke sizes.
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Zero Pile Vintage Collection This is a new collection launched at DOMOTEX 2016 that combines classical Persian vagireh and floral motifs with Indian weaving artistry. Vagirehs were sampler rugs. In the 19th century, weavers were given all the design elements that made up the full design of a rug as a sample to show the colours and balance of the full rug to be woven. Vagirehs normally came in small ‘sampler’ sizes. We have transformed a traditional design into a modern classical with a vintage look and finish.
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The Collections Each Kundan, Couture and Zero Pile carpet Zollanvari create is unique and achieves its exceptional beauty with the use of exceptional materials and dyes, enhanced by an over-dyeing technique with layers of translucent colour that creates a distinctive multidimensional, shimmering texture. These carpets will always enchant with their timeless designs woven to perfection for generations to come.
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Kundan Pure® Silk The Kundan Pure Silk® line is available in three distinct qualities: ‘Diamond’, the jewel in the crown of our collection with our finest weave quality, ‘Ethos’, our standard line, with a coarser weave using two different types of silks and washes, and ‘Vintage’, our ‘antique look’ line made of silk and oxidized wool – a traditional method using black and brown dyes to oxides the wool fibre (see Floral 1, Vintage Quality on pages 2 and 3 of this catalogue). 16 17
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Previous Glow, Ethos Quality, Pure Silk, 94 × 183 cm (3'1" × 6') Left Classical Persian Flower Field, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 269 × 370 cm (8'10" × 12'2") Right Baroque 3, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 239 × 306 cm (7'10" × 10'½")
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Left Iridescence – Bluebird Feathers, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 153 × 266 cm (5' × 8'9")
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Left Iridescence – Alligator, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 244 × 307 cm (8' × 10'1") Right Iridescence – Snake Skin, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 240 × 327 cm (7'10" × 10'9") Overleaf Iridescence – Tigers & Blooms, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 154 × 266 cm (5'1" × 8'9")
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Left Iridescence – Fish Scales, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 231 × 310 cm (7'7" × 10'2") Right Iridescence – Ostrich Skin, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 240 × 325 cm (7'10" × 10'8")
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Left Passion Flower 1, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 254 × 307 cm (8'4" × 10'1")
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Left Dancing Dragon 1, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 269 × 380 cm (8'10" × 12'6") Above Confronting Fu Dogs, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 255 × 255 cm 32
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Left Dancing Dragon 2, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 272 × 366 cm (8'11" × 12') Right Pouncing Tiger, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 302 × 437 cm (9'11" × 14'4")
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Overleaf
Prancing Peacocks, Diamond
Peacock 1, Diamond Quality, Pure
Quality, Pure Silk, 273 × 375 cm
Silk, 256 × 305 cm (7'7" × 10')
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Left Sufi Runner 1, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 94 × 376 cm (3'1" × 12'4") Right Sufi 1, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 272 × 409 cm (8'11" × 13'5")
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Left Classical Persian Medallion, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 274 × 366 cm (8'12" × 12') Right Baroque Runner 1, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 95 × 378 cm (3'1" × 12'5")
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Kundan Diffusion Koti Silk The Kundan Diffusion line is a new quality launched in 2015. The weave quality of these rugs is similar to the ‘Ethos’ line in the Kundan Pure Silk® Collection but the materials used are essentially manmade fibres, making the price of these rugs extremely competitive and suitable for the retail and contract markets.
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Left Kaitag Flowers 2, Koti Silk, 267 × 349 cm (8'9" × 10'5") Right Ikat Flowers & Medallions, Koti Silk, 275 × 340 cm (9' × 11'2")
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Left Mirrored Persian Frills, Koti Silk, 237 × 314 cm (7'9" × 10'4") Right Tiger Ikat on a multi-coloured Abrash, Koti Silk, 244 × 308 cm (8' 1" × 10'1") Overleaf Ikat Pendants & Flowers 1, Koti Silk, 275 × 340 cm (9' × 11'2")
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Ikat Pendants & Flowers 2, Koti
Ikat Pendants & Flowers 3, Koti
Ikat Pendants & Flowers 4, Koti
Silk, 246 × 319 cm (8'4" × 10'6")
Silk, 270 × 372 cm (8'10" × 12'2")
Silk, 272 × 378 cm (8'11" × 12'5")
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Left Ikat Pendants & Flowers 5, Koti Silk, 241 × 300 cm (7'11" × 9'10")
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Left Ikat 11, Koti Silk, 233 × 320 cm (7'8" × 10'6") Right Kaitag 5, Koti Silk, 266 × 287 cm (8'9" × 9'5") Overleaf Kaitag 1, Koti Silk, 200 × 300 cm (6'7" × 9'10")
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Left Baroque Ikat 2, Koti Silk, 240 × 307 cm (7'10" × 10'1") Right Baroque Ikat 3, Koti Silk, 278 × 364 cm (9'1" × 11'11")
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Left Scrolling Leaves, Koti Silk, 241 × 315 cm (7'11" × 10'4") Right Vintage Velvet 1, Koti Silk, 282 × 384 cm (9'3" × 12'7") Overleaf Ikat 2, Koti Silk, 247 × 366 cm (8'1" × 12')
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Left Ikat 12 in Aubergine & Lemon, Koti Silk, 302 × 422 cm (9'11" × 13'10") Right Mudejar Medallion, Koti Silk, 239 × 323 cm (7'10" × 10'7")
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Left Holy Cows, Koti Silk, 281 × 286 cm (9'3" × 9'5")
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Left Ikat Blues, Koti Silk, 240 × 312 cm (7'10" × 10'3") Right Chinese Flower Power, Koti Silk, 236 × 318 cm (7'9" × 10'5")
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Left Vintage Velvet 2, Koti Silk, 245 × 338 cm (8' × 11'1") Right Chrysanthemums, Koti Silk, 269 × 373 cm (8'10" × 12'3")
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Couture The beauty of some very iconic fabrics are the inspiration for the Couture Collection of silk carpets. Style gurus in recent times have said that fashion and design live in symbiosis, nurturing each other. The Couture Collection of Carpets confirms this trend.
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Left Bouclé 1, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 182 × 306 cm (5'12" × 10'), Designed by SoFar SoNear, Milan
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Left Bouclé 2, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 200 × 280 cm (6'7" × 9'2"), Designed by SoFar SoNear, Milan Right Herringbone Tweed, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 236 × 313 cm (7'9" × 10'3"), Designed by SoFar SoNear, Milan
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Left Prince of Wales in Classical Grey, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 216 × 292 cm (7'1" × 9'7"), Designed by SoFar SoNear, Milan Right Prince of Wales 2, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 218 × 295 cm (7'2" × 9'8"), Designed by SoFar SoNear, Milan
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Left Tartan 2, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 200 × 300 cm (6'7" × 9'10"), Designed by SoFar SoNear, Milan Right Tartan 1, Diamond Quality, Pure Silk, 210 × 303 cm (6'11" × 9'11"), Designed by SoFar SoNear, Milan
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Zero Pile The Zero Pile effect in these carpets is achieved through a combination of special dyestuff. The wool is first dyed with the special dyes and then used to weave these carpets. Finally we apply a proprietary washing technique to oxidise the wool just enough to give the carpets an aged/ antiqued/vintage feel and look.
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Left Vagireh Revival 1, Wool, 282 × 370 cm (9'3" × 12'2") Right Vagireh Revival Runner 1, Wool, 95 × 280 cm (3'1" × 9'2")
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The Story of Zollanvari The story of Zollanvari began when in 1947 at a tender age Gholam Reza Zollanvari joined his father’s carpet business, a legacy that was handed down from his great grandfather. Initially he focused on the traditional products of the nomads of South Persia. Those colourful carpets with high piles, Gabbehs, were knotted only for use in homes as bedspreads and bedcovers. They were and are a vivid expression of the art and soul of the traditional weaving and aesthetic of southern Persian nomads. Appreciation and demand for Gabbehs grew over the years. Gholam Reza Zollanvari began working with the Ghashghai’ and Luri Nomads to start weaving new Gabbehs with more contemporary designs. In 1985 his son Reza Zollanvari founded the company in Zurich in order to have direct access to the European market. The company expanded in 1989 when the weaving of large and room size Gabbehs began, using naturally dyed, hand-spun wool. This step is now recognised as a milestone in the history of Persian weaving. The ‘new’ Gabbehs exploded onto the world market, with new colours, sizes and patterns being woven to satisfy the demands of the Western markets. Soon Gabbehs became synonymous with the Zollanvari name and the company’s creative and innovative spirit. Gholam Reza’s second son, Hamid took over the business in Iran. A second centre was built, close to Shiraz which brought together design, dyeing and warehousing under one roof. Washing, finishing, customer services and shipping were then located in a large warehouse in Tehran. The sixth generation of Zollanvaris continues to be active in the family venture in Hamburg, Kapstadt, Istanbul, Shanghai and Secaucus, NJ, USA.
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Awards Zollanvari's carpets and flatweaves have won praise from buyers from all corners of the globe. The experts too have recognised the excellence of our carpets and flatweaves and as a result we have won numerous awards over the years... 1993
Golden Medal of the Vetega Guild
1995
Adil Besim Carpet Oscar
2000
Adil Besim Carpet Oscar
2003
Award for Distinguished Carpet Exporter/Producer of Iran
2006
Award for Distinguished Carpet Exporter/Producer of Iran
2007–14 Carpet Design Awards at DOMOTEX HANNOVER in several
categories, 13 Awards in total including Best Modern Design,
Best Traditional Design, Best Formal Design and Best Innovation
2012
EUCA* – Lifetime Achievement Award 2012 for Gholam
Reza Zollanvari
2014
Interior Innovation Award - imm Cologne
2014
Award for Distinguished Carpet Exporter/Producer of Iran
2014
Special Mention Award at the German Design Awards for the
Couture Collection and The Prince of Wales Design
2015
Best Fars Carpet Exporter
2016
Best Innovation and Best Liked by DOMOTEX Visitors for ‘Glow’
at the Carpet Design Awards
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Zollanvari Across the Globe Switzerland
Tehran Office & Warehouse
Zollanvari AG (Global Head Office)
Nr. 10 Ahmadabad Ave. towards
Gebäude E/F, Eingang F3, 4. Stock
Vavan,
Embraport 24
End of the Hakimazadeh Blvd.
CH-8424 Embrach
Kahrizak
T +41 (0)44 493 28 29
Tehran
F +41(0)444930773
T +98 21 56543691
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F +98 21 56543690
China
Tehran Gallery
Zollanvari Co. Limited
Shariati Ave. Negin Zafar Shopping
M +8618672372809
Center, No. 16
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Under Ground Level
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Tehran T +98 21 22896648
Germany
F +98 21 22896651
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Yaft Abad Gallery
20457 Hamburg
No. 3, Unit 305
T + 49 40 736 77 860
Third floor
F + 49 40 736 77 865
Iran Furniture Market
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Tehran T +98 21 6619 32 06
Iran
F +98 21 6619 32 00
Headquarters Zollanvari Co.
Zafar Gallery
Vakil Mosque Ave. 37
Unit 16
Shiraz
Negin Zafar Shopping Mall
Postal Code: 71377 57476
In front of Zafar St
PO Box: 73415 386
Shariati Ave
T +98 711 7742357/8
Tehran
F +98 711 7742359
T +98-(021) 22 89 66 48 F +98- (021) 22 89 66 51
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Abou Ghadar Gallery
Japan
Fars Mobilize Complex
Carpet Gallery Co. Ltd.
Amir Kabir Blvd
Kobe Fashion mart 3F,
Shiraz
6-9 Kouyou-cyo naka
T +98-(0713) 8312005
Higashinada-ku
F +98-(0713) 8312005
Kobe-City HYOGO T+81 78 857 0415
Vakil Bazar Gallery
F+81 78 857 0441
No 33
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Beside of Vakil Mosque
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Vakil Bazar Shiraz
South Africa
T +98-(0713) 22 41 828
Zollanvari Persian Gallery
F +98-(0713) 22 37 883
31 Vineyard Road, Claremont Kapstadt
Safa Garden Gallery
T +27 21 683 6364
First of Western Coastal
F +27 21 683 5664
Safa Garden Bridge
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Shiraz T +98-(0713) 32 26 30 30
Turkey
F +98-(0713) 32 26 32 53
Zollanvari @ LABİRENT KONSEPT Valikonağı Cd. Ferah Sk. No:12
Kish Gallery
Nişantaşı , Istanbul
No 22
T +90 212 232 40 33
Damoun Shopping Center
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Mashhad Gallery
USA
No 03
Zollanvari Ltd.
Imam Reza St (22)
A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of
First of Torghabeh Ave
Zollanvari AG
Mashhad
600 Meadowlands Parkway,
T +98-(051) 35 59 05 00-3
Suite 130 Secaucus NJ 07094
Nain Gallery
T + 12013303344
Next to the Saderat Bank
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All rights reserved 2016 Š Zollanvari AG Gebäude E/F, Eingang F3, 4. Stock Embraport 24 CH-8424 Embrach Switzerland Concept & Design Anikst Design In association with FSG Marketing & Publishing Photography Gerald Friedli, Peter Barci & Jasser Khodai, Reza Zollanvari, Zollanvari AG, Zollanvari USA
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