Persian Ardakan Wool Rug - 3.55 x 2.40 tribal

Persian Ardakan Wool Rug - 3.55 x 2.40 tribalArdakan rugs originate from Ardakan, in the northwest corner of Yazd Province, known for its fabulous Persian carpets, is also historically a center of camel raising. Although it is located between Yazd and Nain, its influence comes primarily from Kashan. Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd, Josheghan, Khomaine, Najafabad, Taleghan, and Veramin, still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th

particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the stadium shape of the border of the main field

There are old carpets in private homes

The magnificent tribal area rugs in Zanjan are all hand woven by nomadic tribes

of muted hues and tones of subtle brass

adding strength and embroidery-like pattern

thus framing this work of art perfectly

Herati (fish)

This is a beautiful rosette shaped central medallion rug

but never fully overtook the various regional carpet traditions

In the midst of all of that are marvellous depictions of animal motifs together with vines containing an abundance of floral motifs

and medallion

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