Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.45 x 0.80 Square

Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.45 x 0.80 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 is oval in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then has satellites orbiting around it

Village rugs are in high demand because of their versatile colors and designs

Knotted entirely of silk results in results in a carpet with great lustre which is highly durable and luxurious

employing vivid reds

The general shape of the central medallions are varied and stretched length ways down the centre of the carpets field

fewer carpets with central medallions as in the Isfahan carpets

A beautiful Persian tribal work of art

Shiraz Shiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses

These all sit spectacularly well together

green and ivory

Beautiful central medallions runner with lovely flowers spread across the field

The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Tabriz