Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.30 x 2.27 Extra Large

Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.30 x 2.27 Extra LargeNajafabad rugs originate from Najafabad, located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan. As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving, Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates. Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city, but rather to the region. The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz

an arch-shaped design at one end of the carpet

Especially popular are Khal Muhamadi or Afghan Aqche

The main guard border is magnificent  and strong

Unlike more refined city rugs such as Tabriz or Kashan

The city of Kashmar is to the north and the cities of Birjand and Ferdows to the east

One of the most famous designs of that time — the ziegler — has clear echoes in today’s chobi

this carpet is perfect as an accent piece

Should you choose to purchase it

This is an extraordinarily beautiful carpet

These carpets have taken the name of the region and are simply referred to as the “Kashan”

The most striking feature of this carpet are ist proportions and shape which sit so well together

Here is a most beautiful Isfahan rug that is soft toned