Persian Najafabad Rug - 4.10 x 2.85 tribal

Persian Najafabad Rug - 4.10 x 2.85 tribalNajafabad rugs originate from Najafabad, located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan. As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving, Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates. Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city, but rather to the region. The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz

Tribal Balouchi  The largest Balouchi tribal concentration

They are different from tribal rugs that are produced by nomadic tribes that moved from one location to another

is also very earthy

Until the beginning of this century

Unlike more refined city rugs such as Tabriz or Kashan

Soumak (also spelled Soumakh

This is a magnificent central medallion carpet made out of kourk wool form the city of Tariz

the luxurious silk and wool rugs of Qom are known for their high quality and are  regarded among the most expensive in the world

is the diamond-shaped lozenge by itself in the center of the carpet or repeated along the length twice or three times according to the size

This carpet is one that represents joy and happiness

This carpet is of a beautiful colour and texture and would be spectacular in any setting

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Mashehad Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan