Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 2.25 x 0.30 Extra Large

Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 2.25 x 0.30 Extra LargeIsfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 1629), and had the most beautiful palaces, mosques and libraries. Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time. Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept in museums all over the world. Very fine well knotted carpets are still being made in Isfahan today. The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also

carpets designed around a central medallion and with flowing saz-style vegetation came into vogue

The carpet looks beautiful

Like any other city in the rug weaving industry

It is round in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then becomes ecliptic

floral motifs

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or “village” rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago

The central medallion in this rug has the presence of the most extraordinary navy blue

carpet weaving in Turkmenistan had become one of the most important sectors of the economy

It is made form kourk wool and comes form the city of Qum

Their primary occupation is sheep husbandry and handicraft such as many ornamental weavings: saddlebags

The border consists of a number of narrow bands framing a wider band

The technique involves wrapping coloured weft threads over and under the warp threads