Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.78 x 1.67 BalouchiShiraz 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 warp and weft are made of cotton or silk
Designed by Master Ahmad Noori
These depictions are not contained by the border but overflow into all areas of the carpet
Lahore produces a variety of qualities of hand-knotted rugs
The field of the carpet has a crimson red base colour which matches the colour of the outer guard border
not far from the greater city of Tabriz
The colours are strong and delightful
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
Hamadan was once the capital of Persia during the periods of the Seljuks and today is the catchment area for rugs from numerous towns and villages
The carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum
The tones and hues of this carpet are truly delightful
