Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.04 x 0.63 SquareShiraz 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
The colours are soft and excellently harmonised
Shirvan rugs are usually all wool
small city located in the Province of Khorassan
Shahsavan literally means “For those who love the Shah” in Farsi and is a title bestowed upon warriors in the 17th century who were defending the northern border of Persia
An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan
The motifs are found in a cluster (all-over pattern)
It is framed by floral patterns that are stylized
It has lovely red colour in its centre and also along its main guard and outer guard borders
Sirjan rugs originate from Sirjan
Every Tabriz superfine rug is a testament to centuries of Persian weaving tradition
This fact is even more surprisingly as the city was considered for centuries to be one of the most important centres of Persian culture and artistic creation
Silk highlights that add depth
