Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.65x0.77 tribal

Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.65x0.77 tribalShiraz Shiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses, which is reflected in the motifs of many of the carpets. However, the most common motif, and one by which the carpets may be identified, 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. The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with

At the beginning of the century

rebirth and also curvilinear in shape

This stunning handmade carpet comes from the city of Tabriz and is made of wool  The central medallion is an elongated circle in shape and is a combination of lighter olive and reds

There are different kinds of Afghan carpets

The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used

This is a magnificent central medallion carpet made out of kourk wool form the city of Tariz

no words can describe the utmost beauty of the famous rugs of Yazd

Whist the patterns of the Hamadan rugs are highly varying

bronze and teals

Border of rosettes

It is difficult not to get excited by this magnificent rug

It contains many motifs the are bountiful and pretty