Persian Shiraz Rug - 3.00 x 1.93 Gabeh

Persian Shiraz Rug - 3.00 x 1.93 GabehShiraz 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

about 100 km south of Tehran

herati or Islim

This beautiful silk carpet was made in the city of Qum

hallmarks of Tabriz weaving tradition

When the end of the field is reached there is a sense that the patterns may continue beyond the borders of the rug

As early as the 16th century valuable carpets were woven there for court use

Very finely knotted rugs and carpets in complex Persian medallion

All of this is nicely contained by the outer guard border

Isfahan production has been considered by many to be the most refined

A rug such as this is highly sort after by collectors and decorators alike

There are however

It is from the city of Isfahan and is made form silk