Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.88 x 2.98 Connoisseur

Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.88 x 2.98 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

and ivory backgrounds using both natural and synthetic dyes

Karz rugs have long been coveted by lovers of tribal rugs

Despite this

Sometimes such images may represent historical monuments

maintaining their luster and appearance for centuries

in the province of Azerbaijan

This beautiful wool carpet was made in the city of Tabriz  It makes a powerful statement with the choice of lovely colours that are in balance and harmony with each other

A finely hand-knotted wide runner with a distinctive Abadeh design of triple anchored medallions set against "tree of life" motifs and peacocks

though they are not as finely knotted

It displays magnificent motifs including profusion of flowers

The ancient city of Nahavand in western Iran is one of Iran's leading rug-proveniences

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