Jamshidi Workshop Collection

History of the workshop. The Jamshidi Workshop was founded in 1962 in the Qom region by Mr. Mohammad Jamshidi Pour. He began working with carpets as a young boy, and after honing the traditional techniques, he established his own workshop with the aspiration of "creating the finest silk carpets." While cherishing dyeing methods that use natural colors, he improved the quality of the silk thread and the fineness of the weave, establishing the intricate, delicate designs that are admired around the world. Even today, the founder's skill and spirit are carried on by his sons, securing the workshop's place as one of the great names in Persian carpets. Features of the workshop. At the Jamshidi Workshop, every step is carried out in-house from start to finish, with thorough quality control. Skilled artisans hand-finish the twisting of the thread, the dyeing, and the weaving. Using the finest silk thread and traditional natural dyes, they create carpets that keep their beautiful sheen without fading. Furthermore, a distinctive technique of twisting together up to eight colors of thread expresses colors with great depth. With an extremely high density of 12 to 14 knots per centimeter, even the finest details of architectural patterns, animals, and plants are rendered vividly. It is this dedication that achieves a one-of-a-kind quality. Features of the patterns. The carpets of the Jamshidi Workshop are characterized by designs that blend traditional beauty with a modern sensibility. The medallion pattern in particular places a large circle or floral motif at the center, expressing both dignity and splendor. In the hunting design, hunters, horses, and forest animals are depicted vividly, giving a profound beauty almost like a painting. The lion-and-sun motif has traditionally been used as a symbol of royal power and wisdom. Arabesque patterns, geometric patterns, and garden scenes are also incorporated, giving rise to an original beauty. The workshop's popularity and international reputation. The carpets of the Jamshidi Workshop are praised as "the pinnacle of traditional Qom carpets" and are highly regarded by enthusiasts around the world. They have won numerous awards at exhibitions in many countries, earning a reputation that has led them to be called "the king of silk carpets." Because of their quality and rarity, they are beloved by collectors, the wealthy, and even royalty. Royal families of the Middle East, European nobility, and the wealthy of America have chosen them to adorn their mansions and palaces, and they hold value as family treasures passed down through the generations. The works of the Jamshidi Workshop are masterpieces in which you can feel not only beauty but also the wonder of the artisan's handwork. The independent workshops. Mr. Abbas and Mr. Masud, who are nephews of Mr. Mohammad Jamshidi, learned the know-how of carpet making deeply under their great uncle, and later struck out on their own to establish their own workshops. While preserving the traditions of the main house, they create works that add their own sensibilities. Even today, the founder's skill and spirit are carried on by his sons, securing the workshop's place as one of the great names in Persian carpets. Today, the tradition is being branched out and carried on by talented relatives who trained under his guidance. The works of all of these family members boast top-class quality, but each workshop is operated independently. The greatest distinguishing feature is that anyone can easily tell which workshop a piece was made by, simply by checking the "signature" woven into the upper or lower part (the pile section) of the work. It is also proof that each workshop takes pride in its own name and creates with a sense of responsibility. Abbas Jamshidi Workshop (Abbas Jamshidi). Born in Qom in 1958. He is a nephew of Mr. Mohammad Jamshidi. From the age of 15, after finishing junior high school, he began his apprenticeship at Mohammad's workshop together with his father Hossein. In 1979, after his father's death, he became independent. Ever since, he has maintained a thorough dedication to quality, and today he has earned a reputation that places him on a par with his master, Mohammad. He excels at the fine small-flower pattern known as "Gol Riz (small flowers)," but a hallmark of Abbas's work is its pursuit of an orthodox, classic beauty. His style, which masters the orthodox tradition of Persian carpets without resorting to gimmicks, has earned the deep trust of connoisseurs and enthusiasts. Masud Jamshidi Workshop (Masud Jamshidi). Mr. Masud Jamshidi, who has a parent-child relationship with Mr. Jafar, is also a highly capable artisan carrying on Mr. Mohammad's techniques. The workshop's greatest distinguishing feature is its specialty in "small-sized carpets (doormat sizes, squares, and so on)." It is highly regarded for the technique of completing astonishingly intricate and beautiful designs in small sizes, where balancing the composition is more difficult than in large pieces. Jafar Jamshidi Workshop (Jafar Jamshidi). He is a nephew of Mohammad and a cousin of Abbas. He too is active as a carpet artist carrying on the DNA of the Jamshidi family, and sends out into the world pieces that possess the family's characteristic intricate weave and high artistry. By checking the signature, you can instantly tell that a work is his.