Persian Shiraz Wool Rug - 4.12 x 1.12 Tribal

Persian Shiraz Wool Rug - 4.12 x 1.12 TribalShiraz 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

Najaf-Abad Najafabad rugs originate from Najafabad

alongside light green and azure

Birjand's rugs are famous and known internationally as "Mood Carpet"

located in the Province of Fars in southern Iran

The main border of the rug is also populated with animal motifs

Many have rich central medallions

The Afshar carpets usually have red and blue colour tones and mostly geometrical patterns

The import of textiles from the west lead to the decline of this craft

The number of colors used in Yazd rugs is endless

from Isfahan or Nain in their knot density of 140

The carpet is made from silk

but some may show cotton wefts and cotton edges