Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 2.35 x 1.56 Turkaman

Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 2.35 x 1.56 TurkamanIsfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 1629), and had the most beautiful palaces, mosques and libraries. Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time. Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept in museums all over the world. Very fine well knotted carpets are still being made in Isfahan today. The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also

There are old carpets in private homes

Usually a very shiny wool is used

and designs represent the origins and culture of a society

Zanjan rugs are single wefted in the center

A repeat pattern all-over carpet

These rugs are very special to their weavers and they always bring a special warmth to their new homes

they are considered to be among the best in the world

it creates a sense of luxury and beauty

who were nomadic tribes from central Asia

The weavers may also incorporate silk into the woollen pile in order to accentuate highlights in the pattern The carpets have a typical Tabriz design

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or "village" rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago

This is a magnificent pictorial rug that touches on a poem by Attar Neishaboury  "The people of this world are like the three butterflies in front of a candle's flame