Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.60x1.33 classicShiraz Shiraz 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 center 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
Perhaps not the largest but certainly better known and more prolific concentration of the Afshar clans is in the Kerman province
the favourite wife of the famous Caliph Haroun-al-Rasheed
This stunning handmade carpet comes from the city of Tabriz and is made of wool The central medallion is an elongated circle in shape and is a combination of lighter olive and reds
The city of Heriz is situated in the northwest of Iran
so many people hang them on the wall
the carpet gives you much beauty
Some Gabehs woven by the Lurs have pile on both sides
Great harmony of colours
The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also appear on the modern Isfahan carpets
and have added colours such as turquoise and purple to the more traditional red
often carpets with extremely high knot density and Shah Abbas patterns are quite often characteristic of such carpets
Note the abundance of flowers on healthy vines
