Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 1.72 x 1.07 Gabeh

Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 1.72 x 1.07 GabehIsfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 1629), and had the most beautiful palaces, mosques and libraries. Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time. Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept in museums all over the world. Very fine well knotted carpets are still being made in Isfahan today. The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also

Sarouk rug A Sarouk rug is a type of Persian rug made in the Sarouk village of Iran

Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years

This is a truly beautiful wool carpet form the city of Yazd

It is a hand made superfine wool carpet that has the most charming and magical combination of colours

With its subtle colour palette and elegant central medallion

Kashmar rugs tell the stories of the rich cultural life and history in the region

It looks magnificent in any setting

Kashmar is the home to many master weavers who use Persian knots to create their fine works of art

The history of making hand-knotted rugs in Lahore goes back to the area where weaving rugs were for the first time introduced to Pakistan and India during the reign of   Famous Akbar shah

The Hamadan group includes Lilihan rugs

Note the abundance of flowers on healthy vines

He was so well renowned