Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.84 x 1.54 Square

Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.84 x 1.54 SquareShiraz 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

Kerman carpets are highly prized because of the quality of their design and colours

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

the colours are dominated by different shades of indigo blue and madder red

It is extremely difficult not to get truly excited by this outstanding rug made by a master craftsman that has signed his work

so many people hang them on the wall

Sumac rug Soumak (also spelled Soumakh

providing a wonderful frame to look at the spectacular field

in North Iran

This extraordinary carpet is a very rare and beautiful woven silk inlay carpet

from Isfahan or Nain in their knot density of 140

Symbolism in Persian rugs is passed down from generation to generation

The medallion’s colors are mirrored in the corners