Persian Shiraz Rug - 4.15 x 1.50 GabehShiraz 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
This carpet would look very impressive in any setting
a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue
Shahreza rugs originate from Shahreza
The Balouchi tribal people are nomadic historically and they continue the nomadic way of life even today
They are inexpensive and durable
Turkish rugs produced in the region of Milas
Qum rugs are relatively easy to identify
Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch
Towards the end of the 18th century the workshops suffered a crisis
They are used for various purposes
Early Saveh rugs are geometric
animals and an abundance of flowers
