Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.13 x 1.68 BalouchiShiraz 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
or as in this case animals such as camels
Knotted entirely of silk results in results in a carpet with great lustre which is highly durable and luxurious
This is a magnificent central medallion carpet made out of kourk wool form the city of Tariz
The style of these Ottoman court rugs
The carpet comes form the city of Tabriz
The colours are wonderful and sit in harmony
Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan
Hosseinabad or Hussainabad rugs are tribal rugs that are handwoven by the semi-nomadic peoples of northern Iran in a village near Hamadan by the name of Hosseinabad
These carpets have taken the name of the region and are simply referred to as the “Kashan”
The borders generally have an alternating large leaf with flower head motif
the precise meaning is difficult to translate except in general terms
Their stunning colors and intricate patterns remind us of the ancient beautiful rugs which were woven in Central Iran many centuries ago
