Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.96 x 2.15 AT-TY-3 Tribal

Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.96 x 2.15 AT-TY-3 TribalShiraz 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

but they sometimes illustrate landscape features or historical stories

639 kilometres from Tehran

and many of the carpets have backgrounds decorated with an interlaced pattern of flowers and branches

The border is normally composed of three bands

often with a red background

which makes them perfect companions in everyday life

The colours of the medallion appear also in the main and inner and out guard borders

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

adding an element of architectural grandeur

This carpet has great balance and beauty

red guard borders

There is much harmony and balance to this carpet