Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.48x0.98 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
Reds tend to be a burgundy colour rather than brick red as in Kazaks
The largest Balouchi tribal concentration
A good Tabriz has a short and rough pile
Most of the ones traded are sold in the Shiraz bazaar
salt bags and flat-weaves known in the West as kilims
somewhat resembling kilim
much the same way as a pupil sits in the eye
Kilim A kilim is a flat hand-woven carpet traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire
Beautiful central medallions runner with lovely flowers spread across the field
This carpet may be purchased with complete confidence and with Peter Faeghi's highest assurance as to its quality
It has a central medallion and magnificent broad main guard border
which is bright and sumptuous
