Persian Najafabad Rug - 2.61x1.64 classic

Persian Najafabad Rug - 2.61x1.64 classicNajaf Abad Najafabad rugs originate from Najafabad, located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan. As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving, Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates. Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city, but rather to the region. The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser

Although Zanjan has a strong Turkish influence

and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design

Bakhtiar carpets are often made with motifs inspired by gardens

whose patterns resemble those of the nearby Isfahan region

Qum silk carpets are amongst the finest of carpets

The art of manufacturing carpets was introduced in India

They include dense all over patterns

which distinguishes them from those of other areas

This carpet is as beautiful

Symbolism in Persian rugs is passed down from generation to generation

A magnificent overall pattern carpet

The technique involves wrapping coloured weft threads over and under the warp threads