Varāmin is a city located in the south of Tehran Province, Iran. It is the capital of Varamin County.
It has a population of 176,000. [1]
Varamin has an extensive history. The raiding of Ray by the invading Mongols and Timurids, generated a flux of migrations to this area.
Among the relics of antiquity of Varamin one can mention the mausoleum of Imamzadeh Yahya built in the 14th century, and the Congregation (Jame') Mosque, from the era of the Ilkhanid Abu Saeed are located here.
Varamin Carpet
Visibility: Varamin rugs and carpets have geometric patterns with repeated medallions, especially on runners. They are made by tribal people who either live in or pass by Varamin.
Quality: Varamin rugs and runners are of excellent quality.
Size & Shapes: Varamin carpets and rugs come in different sizes, but the majority of them are mid-size (4 x 6 to 8 x 10 feet).
Color: Dark brown and dark red on khaki or dark blue backgrounds are the main colors used in Varamin rugs and carpets.
Texture: Soft wool; thin, tight pile.
Foundation: Warps and wefts are mostly cotton.
Knots: The village and workshop weavers mainly use the asymmetrical (Persian) knot, while the nomads, depending on their ethnicity, use either the asymmetrical or the symmetrical (Turkish) knot.
Price: Varamin rugs and carpets are among the best looking, finest quality carpets. Expect to pay $8-$25 Per Square Foot (PSF) for a carpet from Varamin.
varamin's population right now is 545000 people
Colleges and universities
External links
- Photographs of monuments in an near Varāmin (these photographs are available on flickr):
- — Part of the exterior of Masjed-e Jāme'eh Varāmin: (1).
- — The interior of Masjed-e Jāme'eh Varāmin: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6).
- — Mil Hill (Tappe-ye Mil) near Varāmin: (1), (2).
- — The exterior of the Shah-Abbasi Caravanserai, South on Varāmin: (1)-(5).
- — The interiour of the Shah-Abbasi Caravanserai: (1).
- — Views of a traditional abandoned house in Varāmin: (1), (2), (3), (4).
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Coordinates: 35°32′N 52°05′E / 35.533°N 52.083°E
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