Omar Khayam eternal Love Story Rug - 1.38x0.98 Connoisseur

Omar Khayam eternal Love Story Rug - 1.38x0.98 ConnoisseurA magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz It is a pictorial rug showing the poet Omar Khayam deep in thought. It is a magnificent rug and would be a worthy addition to any collection. Tabriz is situated in north western Iran, in the province of Azerbaijan, and is the capital of a very important carpet weaving region. The town is over 1000 years old and even centuries ago it was famous as a cultural centre. The Tabriz carpets are of very good

in various shades is the color they are known for together with their fine and silky weave

being dynamic

modified oriental styles

A handmade Kashan rug made in Persia in the city of Kashan in Isfahan Province North Central Iran

These rugs were made by Turkoman tribes

Shiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses

The tradition of hand-knotting rugs has been passed from generation to generation

It has a central medallion shape and the parchment base colour of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

Generally they include shades of white

The central design is a circular arrangement of motifs sitting in a rectangular shape out which sides of its length protrudes half circle shapes suggesting the evolution of the central circle shape pushing outwards

The most recognized design found on Ardabil rugs is the famous Mahi (Herati) design - a diamond medallion and small fish throughout

Qum is located in central IRAN