Persian Ardakan Wool Rug - 4.32 x 3.04 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
often showing slight variations and asymmetry that add to their authentic village charm
The centre of the rug is a large vase containing an amazing spray of flowers that completely fill the field of the carpet
A delightful small Qum silk carpet containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring
An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan
This magnificent central motif carpet is an amazing balance of colours and ideas
literally means “dear wife” or “dear woman” in Farsi
It is a beautiful carpet
This carpet is one that represents joy and happiness
The city of Qum is considered by some to be the second most holy city of the Scythians after Meshed
Qum is located in central IRAN
the design in the carpets do not belong to local traditions but were inspired by other workshops
The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Tabriz