Persian Qom Silk Rug - 1.55 x 1.00 tabrizQum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high. In the past and at present, Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk, Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets. Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch. The majority are small, very fine, and beautiful; so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are usually highly curvilinear, but they sometimes
the carpets were used in Azerbaijan to cover floors
It has an an amazing balance of red and soft pink tones
regeneration and spring is also a path to heaven should we wish to take that journey
Skilled artisans spend months—sometimes years—hand‑knotting each piece
Hamadan rugs also encompasses some nomad work that is brought into the city of Hamadan for sale
Woven with a luxurious kork wool
harmonious patterns such as medallions
the tribal group Afshar migrated from their origins in Central Asia to settle in Iranian Azerbaijan
Each type of rug has their own unique characteristics
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'
The Lilihan rugs are using single -wefted weave
The rug has a central medallion and open field pattern
