Persian Saveh Wool Rug - 2.02x1.24 Balouchi

Persian Saveh Wool Rug - 2.02x1.24 BalouchiSaveh rug Saveh rugs originate from Saveh, located in northwestern Iran, just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe. 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. The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact, making

A small but very beautiful pictorial rug that reminds us of the beauty of the human form

particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the shape of the border of the main field

and durability

known for its strength

who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan - are among the most robust of all Persian carpets

because the leaves have a clear fish shape

Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran

They all sit together restfully

It is a lovely central medallion carpet that radiates out to become more pastels and then burnt orange

we must also consider the poetry of the inscription which is profound and provides the rug with a truly wonderful other layer of meaning

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