Persian Najafabad Rug - 3.69 x 2.65 AT-TY-80 tabriz

Persian Najafabad Rug - 3.69 x 2.65 AT-TY-80 tabrizNajafabad rugs originate from Najafabad, located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan. As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving, Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates. Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city, but rather to the region. The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz

ornate designs surrounding

the colours are relaxed

and the colour Scheme for both background and decoration is normally

salt bags and flat-weaves known in the West as kilims

Skilled artisans may use either the Turkish or Persian knot

An impressive Ardekan rug with a classical Persian design of bold floral medallion and corner spandrels in a crimson field of palmettes

ivory and white

and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'

and medallion

This carpet is the work of a genius

which reduces their deterioration

This is a marvellous central medallion carpet that consists of a diamond framework and a single floral head surrounded by outwardly curling acanthus leaves