Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.00x2.07 Connoisseur

Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.00x2.07 ConnoisseurNajafabad rugs originate from Najafabad, located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan. As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving, Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates. Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city, but rather to the region. The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz

This medallion shape sits in a stadium shaped field that has a very soft blue base colour

but with these new cultural contacts

also spelt Gaba or Gabeh

Soumak (also spelled Soumakh

Herati motifs are thought to symbolise the small fishes that come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon's reflection

Mahallat rug

It is from the city of Tabriz and is made form wool  The overall pattern in the contains an arrangement of most beautiful flowers that explode outwards

These carpets have taken the name of the region

and which can give a much needed anchor point to a room

The borders generally have an alternating large leaf with flower head motif

This delightful carpet has a repeat medallion pattern in its field

an established garden motif