Persian Ardakan Rug - 2.47 x 1.47 Extra LargeArdakan rugs originate from Ardakan, in the northwest corner of Yazd Province, known for its fabulous Persian carpets, is also historically a center of camel raising. Although it is located between Yazd and Nain, its influence comes primarily from Kashan. Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd, Josheghan, Khomaine, Najafabad, Taleghan, and Veramin, still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th
The rug looks spectacular in traditional or modern settings
It is an vintage carpet and is a real collectors item
Weaving began in the religious shrine city of Qum in central Persia in the 1930s
There are many floral motifs
Border of flower heads and leaf forms
The success of the Kerman carpets is mainly due to the skill of the pattern designers
a region between Shiraz (Shiras) and Isfahan
or palm leaves
This carpet is breath taking in its beauty and charm
complemented by beautiful motifs
Soft wool is used for the pile and is of a loose pile
City rugs are produced on order in structured settings in bigger towns
