Persian Nahavand Rug - 2.21 x 1.51 SquareThe ancient city of Nahavand in western Iran is one of Iran's leading rug proveniences. It produces high quality Persian rugs, which have a very good reputation. Usually a very shiny wool is used, which gives the patterns and design of the carpet a strong personality. The robust carpets have a retilinear design, partly inspired by nomadic rugs. A central centre medallion sets the tone in many cases. It is decorated with leaf, flower and branch motifs.
Several years ago a company named Rugman invested a significant amount of money to create workshops in the region to weave chobi rugs
Most of the ones traded are sold in the Shiraz bazaar
Very finely knotted rugs and carpets in complex Persian medallion
It was hand made from persons whose understanding of the temporary nature of life and beauty was possible and enhanced by their awareness of heaven and the eternal that awaits us after death
Herati motifs are thought to symbolise the small fishes that come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon's reflection
Border of palmette motifs and meandering vines
It is the epitome of beauty and luxury
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with the borders that also containing such motifs
The medallion is framed delightfully by 6 Boteh motifs (4 large
and tied up with that concept is the clear conviction that heaven follows life
typically this means that they have one heavy cotton weft and are made with thick
