Persian Ardakan Wool Rug - 3.34 x 2.52 BalouchiArdakan rugs originate from Ardakan, in the northwest corner of Yazd Province, known for its fabulous Persian carpets, is also historically a center of camel raising. Although it is located between Yazd and Nain, its influence comes primarily from Kashan. Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd, Josheghan, Khomaine, Najafabad, Taleghan, and Veramin, still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th
it has a history dating back more than 2000 years
The antique rugs are determined by patterns of porcelain painting or silk weaving
often showing slight variations and asymmetry that add to their authentic village charm
They are often knotted entirely in silk
Yazds have traditional floral patterns and they bear a striking resemblance to the legandary rugs of the city of Kashan
The town is over 1000 years old and even centuries ago it was famous as a cultural centre
Border of flower heads and leaf forms
the carpet gives you much beauty
It is from the city of Isfahan and is made form silk
Peter Faeghi has shared this lineage with thousands of Australians
The Hamadan group includes Lilihan rugs
Turkish Anatolian Karz
