Persian Shiraz Qashqai Rug - 3.15 x 1.01 Connoisseur

Persian Shiraz Qashqai Rug - 3.15 x 1.01 ConnoisseurShiraz 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

about 100 km south of Tehran

due in large part to the fact that area rugs woven with this knot tend to be more accurate and symmetrical

Isfahani carpets are known for their high quality

Kashmar rugs originate from Kashmar

almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes almost entirely with locally obtained materials

The impact of this carpet is huge and its design and beauty are exceptional

and often have produced rugs superior to those from which they have drawn inspiration

like creation itself

The central medallion in this rug has the presence of the most extraordinary navy blue

and are simply referred to as the “Kashan”

It is a silk carpet from the city of Qum

In both composition and design it is of the highest quality