Nature of Iran This ancient river of colorful schemes, streaming throw all seasons, with its diverse and at times, contradictory features has been source of inspiration for designers of the Jayhoun carpet to pay homage to the goddess of water: Anahita. Taking into consideration the historical background of the Jayhoun River, from which the name of the carpet is derived, as well as the modern and contemporary approach, a wide and diverse spectrum of colors has been used in the designing of Jayhoun carpet.