Persian Saveh Wool Rug - 2.10 x 1.25 Extra Large

Persian Saveh Wool Rug - 2.10 x 1.25 Extra LargeSaveh rugs originate from Saveh, located in northwestern Iran, just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe. Shahsavan literally means For those who love the Shah in Farsi and is a title bestowed upon warriors in the 17th century who were defending the northern border of Persia. The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact, making them easy

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Production is mainly to be found in the major cities of Beijing and Tianjin

Typically colours are red

They used geometrical designs that varied from tribe to tribe

lovely gentle pastel colour in the field of the carpet

A magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz  It is a pictorial rug showing the poet Omar Khayam deep in  thought

Zanjan rug

The colours of the medallion appear also in the main and inner and out guard borders

The first thing one notices about this carpet is the pronounced band of crimson red comprising effectively the field of the carpet

Symbols were often believed to protect the owner from misfortunes or to bring to the mind of the owner images that would bring happiness or good fortune to him or her

Their best-known carpets in fact are made by and tribeswomen in southern Iran’s Kerman and Hormozgan provinces

This magnificent handmade carpet features a rich red base with an elegant central medallion and intricate floral motifs