Iranian handmade carpets are divided regarding to several aspects. In terms of raw materials (silk, wool or wool-silk blend). In terms of carpet design (Historical monument design, Afshan pattern, Floral design, Paisley pattern, Traditional design, Tribal design, geometric pattern, nomadic design, ….)
Another type of division of Iranian handmade carpets is the classification in terms of the place where the carpet is woven, Such as Tabriz carpet, Qom carpet, Kashan carpet, Naein carpet, Kerman carpet, Isfahan carpet, Bakhtiari carpet, Bijar carpet and ….