Persian Yazd Rug - 4.05 x 2.80 Turkaman

Persian Yazd Rug - 4.05 x 2.80 TurkamanYazd city rugs are among the most gorgeous of the Persian rug family. Their stunning colors and intricate patterns remind us of the ancient beautiful rugs which were woven in Central Iran many centuries ago. The number of colors used in Yazd rugs is endless. However, a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue, green and ivory. Yazds have traditional floral patterns and they bear a striking

floral sprays & shrubs and birds of paradise

Turkmen rug

The decoration of Nain carpets is similar to that used for Isfahans

and which is square shaped

they can be extremely varied in design

The result of a gifted imagination and great artistic talent

and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'

whilst in harmony is also alive

It displays magnificent motifs including profusion of flowers

dining area

Reds tend to be a burgundy color rather than brick red as in Kazaks

At the heart is a rosette pattern that expands outwards along the roads of the cross