Persian Qom Kourk Rug - 1.54 x 1.06 Balouchi

Persian Qom Kourk Rug - 1.54 x 1.06 BalouchiQum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high. In the past and at present, Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk, Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets. Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch. The majority are small, very fine, and beautiful; so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are usually highly curvilinear, but they sometimes

Bijar is a small Iranian town in the Kurdistan

Reds tend to be a burgundy colour rather than brick red as in Kazaks

The carpet is made form wool and comes from the city of area of Mashehad

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

A  striking feature of this beautiful silk rug is the central medallion that is round in shape

Wheels of Life

located in northwestern Iran

This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of red and floral colours

Silk highlights that add depth

and is the capital of a very important carpet weaving region

and have a compact pile

It is a silk carpet designed by master designer and is made of silk from the city of Qum