Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.90 x 0.95 TribalShiraz 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
Zanjan rugs originate from Zanjan
Chobi was developed in Lahore and Weaving centres were set up in border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan where they were mostly produced for the North American market
It is a magnificent rug and would be a worthy addition to any collection
The usual kind of background colours for Kashan carpets are brick red and dark blue
The colours are an amazing assortment of colours
Symbols were often believed to protect the owner from misfortunes or to bring to the mind of the owner images that would bring happiness or good fortune to him or her
This carpet is one that represents joy and happiness
The number of colors used in Yazd rugs is endless
The patterns are usually highly curvilinear
The knotting is very fine
In contrast to other Shiraz carpets these are harder wearing
It is from the city of Qum and is made form silk
