Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.34 x 1.00 Turkaman

Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.34 x 1.00 TurkamanShiraz 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

The colours motifs and patterns of this carpet are spellbinding

it is made of silk and is from the city of Qum

It is a central medallion carpet with an explosion of floral motifs everywhere

there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty

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

handmade from silk

Wheels of Life

repeating Herati motifs

green and ivory

Ghiordes (Turkish) knot

This carpet is beautiful

and because of that