Persian Zanjan Rug - 3.04x1.42 Connoisseur

Persian Zanjan Rug - 3.04x1.42 ConnoisseurZanjan rug Zanjan rugs originate from Zanjan, located in northwestern Iran quite close to Tehran, literally means dear wife or dear woman in Farsi. The magnificent tribal area rugs in Zanjan are all hand woven by nomadic tribes. Although Zanjan has a strong Turkish influence, the natives are all Kurdish. Living a peaceful and harmonious life with nature, the nomadic weavers live in a part of the world that is untouched by modern conveniences and

just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe

The centre of the rug is a large vase containing an amazing spray of flowers that completely fill the field of the carpet

Village rugs are produced by weavers that are settled in one location

and they started up again only at the start of the last century

A delightful small Qum silk carpet containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring

They are sometimes referred to as ‘the carpets of steel’

Should you choose to purchase it

with Persian patterns

The most recognized design found on Ardabil rugs is the famous Mahi (Herati) design - a diamond medallion and small fish throughout

Wonderful colours of red

The rosette is dynamic and explodes outward

and yellows