Pakistan FIne Wool Rug - 1.55 x 0.94 Turkaman

Pakistan FIne Wool Rug - 1.55 x 0.94 TurkamanCarpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century. Pakistani carpets usually have a special shine because their wool comes from New Zealand and Australia. Most of Pakistan's carpet weavers are from Lahore and Karachi. They are inexpensive and durable . The Faeghi family are the name you can trust. They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations. For more than 50

just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe

It is delightful combination of both geometric and curvilinear shapes

Caucasian rug influences are also strongly felt resulting in displays of bold geometric designs in primary colours

lustrous wool

Usually a very shiny wool is used

The colours are also lighter

The outer borders are charming and their style and colour are in complete harmony with the rest of the carpet

Common patterns include medallions

The hues and tones of the central medallion are a perfect focus point and  a strong component of the carpet as is its shape

This delightful carpet has three central medallions that are lozenge shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field

in the center there is a large right-angled medallion with large marked corner sections

till today these rugs are often called Farahan Sarouk rugs