Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 0.87 x 0.60 classic

Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 0.87 x 0.60 classicIsfahan 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

This stunning handmade carpet comes from the city of qum and is made of silk

extremely interesting with extended borders north and south

This rug was made by a very famous master weaver

The rug has soft toning

This geometric shape carpet has a lovely range of colours that compliment each other

This is a magnificent silk foundation carpet from the city of Isfahan

Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris

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

A beautiful carpet featuring a central medallion with wonderful light shades of color

Heriz carpets

first produced in Istanbul

There is at its very centre a large vase with profusion of flowers spilling from it