Pakistan Double Knot Rug - 4.28 x 3.11 Turkaman

Pakistan Double Knot Rug - 4.28 x 3.11 TurkamanCarpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century. Pakistani carpets usually have a special shine because their wool comes from New Zealand and Australia. Most of Pakistan's carpet weavers are from Lahore and Karachi. They are inexpensive and durable . The Faeghi family are the name you can trust. They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations. For more than 50

Araak rugs are hand-woven Persian pieces made in Araak (formerly known as Sultanabad)

This is a beautiful central rosette patterns rug from the city of Tabriz

It is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum

This carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum

there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty

This magnificent compartment carpet is an amazing balance of reds and shades of green

Weaving in Isfahan flourished in the Safavid era

around 100 km south of Tehran

and when seen in that context its beauty is jaw dropping

Afshar means "obedient"

It is a silk carpet designed by master designer and is made of silk from the city of Qum

This carpet is long runner and huge in quality