Persian Nahavand Rug - 3.02 x 1.70 Turkaman

Persian Nahavand Rug - 3.02 x 1.70 TurkamanThe ancient city of Nahavand in western Iran is one of Iran's leading rug proveniences. It produces high quality Persian rugs, which have a very good reputation. Usually a very shiny wool is used, which gives the patterns and design of the carpet a strong personality. The robust carpets have a retilinear design, partly inspired by nomadic rugs. A central centre medallion sets the tone in many cases. It is decorated with leaf, flower and branch motifs.

It is made out of wool and it is a village rug from Tabriz

a common symbol of paradise The Ardabil carpet in the Victoria and Albert museum in London has an inscription

which are also oriented to Persian models

The natural style

This carpet is no exception

There is a huge departure from uniformity here

The vibrant colors

It is at this level of understanding that this carpet's beauty may be truly appreciated

This fact is even more surprisingly as the city was considered for centuries to be one of the most important centres of Persian culture and artistic creation

Najafabad rugs originate from Najafabad

The motifs and colours of the carpet are well balanced

The Khesti