Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.42 x 1.02 ConnoisseurShiraz 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
ending the Safavid dynasty
weeping willows & floral shrubs bordered y a major guardstripe of trees and floral motifs
Silk foundation carpet weaved by a master craftsman who signed his name
This carpet is from the city of Tabriz and is handmade
Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years
Village rugs are higher in quality than tribal pieces
and the colour Scheme for both background and decoration is normally
and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'
This is a delightful rug that has a curvilinear field which has a charming ivory base colour that then supports a complex and intricate combination of motifs with two lanterns balance each side of the length of the field bringing much beauty and harmony to this universe
This juxtaposition of concepts such as spring
It is considered one of the oldest weaving villages in Hamadan
The area around Mugla province was a holdout for Turkmen enclaves keeping their heritage alive
