Persian Qom Silk Rug - 3.02 x 1.93 BalouchiQum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high. In the past and at present, Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk, Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets. Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch. The majority are small, very fine, and beautiful; so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are usually highly curvilinear, but they sometimes
A magnificent three central medallion carpet that has around the medallion beautiful soft colours
Bakhtiar carpets are made of strong and sturdy wool
The impression that one gets looking at the carpet is that the designer went to great lengths to insure he managed to fill the carpet with as many flowers as possible
When the end of the field is reached there is a sense that the patterns may continue beyond the borders of the rug
In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight
Pakistani carpets usually have a special shine because their wool comes from New Zealand and Australia
It is made of silk and comes from the city of Qum
the paisley design is of Persian origin
Whist the patterns of the Hamadan rugs are highly varying
Following their example
also at times rich striking colours and scenes from daily life
An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan
