Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.61 x 1.71 Gabeh

Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.61 x 1.71 GabehShiraz 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

The border normally reflects the central motif

Najaf-Abad Najafabad rugs originate from Najafabad

and cream colors

narrow format described in the West as runners

The Lilihan rugs are the only fabrics in the Sultanabad region to be single-wefted

Border of flower heads and leaf forms

they typically feature wool piles on cotton foundations and are made using sturdy

There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life

The centre is rosette in shape and contains an arrangement of most beautiful flowers that explode outwards

They are used for various purposes

Qum is located in central IRAN

It may take years for a dedicated artisan to produce a single rug