Persian Shiraz Rug - 3.40x1.50 classic

Persian Shiraz Rug - 3.40x1.50 classicShiraz 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

This carpet would look very impressive in any setting

our appreciation of the artistry of a carpet truly requires  wisdom and real spirituality

Shahreza weavings are floral and have designs that reflect the traditional Isfahan Shah Abbas style

Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time

salt bags and flat-weaves known in the West as kilims

These famous Bokhara designs have been copied over the years by weavers in Iran

Saveh rugs are known in the antique market from the late nineteenth century

Lahore produces a variety of qualities of hand-knotted rugs

The Tabriz carpets are of very good quality

Nain Nain is a small town in the province of Isfahan

is in Pakistan

Turkish Anatolian Karz