Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.95 x 1.22 classic

Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.95 x 1.22 classicShiraz 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

Azerbaijan republic

The colour whilst being warm and natural are also tasteful and luxurious

The  design fantastic and sits well in this circular arrangement of motifs radiating out from the centre medallion

about 100 km south of Tehran

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Tabriz

Herati motifs are thought to symbolise the small fishes that come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon's reflection

and which is square shaped

red base colour to field

With its subtle blues

The result is an extremely tightly woven

Traditionally Gabeh’s were made for domestic use and not for the market

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