Persian Qum Silk Rug - 2.01 x 1.29 tabriz

Persian Qum Silk Rug - 2.01 x 1.29 tabrizQum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high. In the past and at present, Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk, Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets. Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch. The majority are small, very fine, and beautiful; so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are usually highly curvilinear, but they sometimes

mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks

yellow and ivory

Sometimes such images may represent historical monuments

It has a characteristic niche at one end

Arak rug Arak rugs are hand-woven Persian pieces made in Arak (formerly known as Sultanabad)

though they are not as finely knotted

Why Tabriz Superfine Rugs Stand Out Tabriz weavers are known for their precision and innovation

For every horizontal line of knots there are four to five weft cords

Beautiful central medallions runner with lovely flowers spread across the field

Qum is located in central IRAN

Afshar means “obedient”

This is a very high quality silk foundation carpet made in the city of Isfahan