Persian Shiraz Qashqai Rug - 1.92 x 1.35 Tribal

Persian Shiraz Qashqai Rug - 1.92 x 1.35 TribalShiraz 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 centre 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

However it must be kept in mind that a large part of the composition is in gold

The outer borders are charming and their style and colour are in complete harmony with the rest of the carpet

There are different kinds of Afghan carpets

Weaving in Isfahan flourished in the Safavid era

A hand-knotted tribal Bakhtiary rug with triple hooked medallions set within a red-toned field of stylized trial floral patterns

one also finds carpets of the Bakhtiari

It is made from wool and comes form the city of Heriz

while still offering rich visual appeal and excellent value compared to finer

Caucasian and Armenian carpets retained their customary geometric patterns remained popular

Sarouk was renowned for its carpet weaving industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

and garden themes

This juxtaposition of concepts such as spring