Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.55 x 1.00 SquareShiraz 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
It comes from the city of Tabriz
This rug was made by a very famous master weaver
but they are also any other number of shapes and motives in vases and every now and then as a bunch
Magnificent carpet from the city of Tabriz
Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd
Whist the patterns of the Hamadan rugs are highly varying
weeping willows and cypresses
they are nevertheless of very good quality
To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design
Chobi rugs were a response to the North American fashion taste that intended to modify the boldness of the traditional rugs in order to give a muted and antique look of natural wood color that was desired by modern fashion industry
the quality of the carpets is at the very highest end and represent the work of the most skilled craftsman
as is the case in this carpet
