Persian Turkoman Rug - 3.95 x 1.00 AT-TY-117 Balouchi

Persian Turkoman Rug - 3.95 x 1.00 AT-TY-117 BalouchiA Turkmen rug (Trkmen haly or Turkoman carpet) is a type of handmade floor covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia. The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran. They are used for various purposes, including tent rugs, door hangings and bags of various sizes. A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic

Perhaps not the largest but certainly better known and more prolific concentration of the Afshar clans is in the Kerman province

A truly magnificent silk carpet from the city of Qum

It has a great combination of geometric and curvilinear patterns

They typically have a strong dominant brown color

The tree of life depiction appears comfortably framed by a Marrab (gateway to paradise) frame that emphasises the deeply spiritual significance of the carpet

this carpet is perfect as an accent piece

the central band often takes its motif from the ground design

Some modern weavers have begun to favour bold geometric patterns over the traditional Mahi (Herati) design

It has a central medallion shape and the parchment base colour of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

Qom rugs (or Qum

The colours of the field and medallion are particularly well framed by the amazing border

Afshar means “obedient”