Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.45 x 0.85 BalouchiShiraz 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
It has four central medallions with flowers and vines everywhere
modified oriental styles
When the end of the field is reached there is a sense that the patterns may continue beyond the borders of the rug
The motif appears throughout the filed and contrasts perfectly with the rest of the carpet
A finely hand-knotted wide runner with a distinctive Abadeh design of triple anchored medallions set against "tree of life" motifs and peacocks
multiple connected diamond-shaped medallions
The gentle hues and tones of colour provide uniformity throughout the carpet
An Afghan rug is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan
with the outer guard border being a solid tan colour
heaven and immortality is so often central to Persian carpets
Because they are relatively new arrivals to the art of carpet design and weaving
a rug can be considered a cultural item
