Persian Yazd Rug - 4.17 x 2.93 Connoisseur

Persian Yazd Rug - 4.17 x 2.93 ConnoisseurYazd city rugs are among the most gorgeous of the Persian rug family. Their stunning colors and intricate patterns remind us of the ancient beautiful rugs which were woven in Central Iran many centuries ago. The number of colors used in Yazd rugs is endless. However, a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue, green and ivory. Yazds have traditional floral patterns and they bear a striking

Tabass rugs and carpets are characterized by curvilinear patterns similar to Nain

Sirjan Afshar rugs are known in the trade from the last quarter of the nineteenth century

000 knots per m2

Most of the ones traded are sold in the Shiraz bazaar

the main craft in Nain was the weaving of costly woollen cloth

the paisley design is of Persian origin

Warps are mostly cotton

is perhaps the most well-known rug design

particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the stadium shape of the border of the main field

They are highly collectable and much loved

Sanandaj rug Sanandaj rugs originate from Sanandaj

Soft wool is used for the pile and is of a loose pile