Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.41 x 1.04 Turkaman

Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.41 x 1.04 TurkamanShiraz 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

A Masterpiece for Any Interior Whether placed in a living room

These are often referred to as Old Gabehs

Sirjan Afshar rugs are woven in over a hundred villages surrounding the city of Sirjan

The second one touched the flame lightly with his wings and said: I know how love's fire can burn

To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design

finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool

There is a very definite cross shape

dark blue or even green backgrounds

The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place

Especially popular are Khal Mohammadi or Afghan Aqche

but some may show cotton wefts and cotton edges

This central medallion carpet has a beautiful rosette central motif that blossoms outward