Persian Birjand Wool Rug - 4.00 x 2.93 Balouchi

Persian Birjand Wool Rug - 4.00 x 2.93 BalouchiBirjand rugs originate from Birjand. Located in the southern part of the Province of Khorasan, it has a history dating back more than 2000 years. Its population of nearly 120,000 people own approximately 18,000 carpet looms weaving magnificent area rugs reputed to be the finest produced in eastern Iran. The knot style used on Birjand rugs is the Persian asymmetrical knot, due in large part to the fact that area rugs woven with this knot tend to be

the carpets were used in Azerbaijan to cover floors

It is made from silk and comes form the city of Qum

the favourite wife of the famous Caliph Haroun-al-Rasheed

and timeless elegance

A magnificent three central medallions runner carpet that has a beautiful lattice pattern

The dominant feature of the design in this area is the absolute lack of curves

Lahore produces a variety of qualities of hand-knotted rugs

It is a beautiful carpet

A most unique and spell binding carpet

is the diamond-shaped lozenge by itself in the centre of the carpet or repeated along the length twice or three times according to the size

Their looms are just not able to accommodate the larger sizes

a rug can be considered a cultural item