Persian Kashmar Rug - 2.85 x 2.00 TribalKashmar rugs originate from Kashmar, small city located in the Province of Khorassan, just southwest of Mashad. It is reputed to produce some of the highest quality area rugs in eastern Iran in addition to being a collection point for Baluch tribal area rugs. The weaving of Kashmar rugs can be traced back to the 1500s. They are quite rare and historically very important. Much the same as books, Kashmar rugs tell the stories of the rich cultural life
and became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries
It has an an amazing balance of red and soft pink tones
This small carpet is a magnificent silk made prayer rug from Qum in Iran
The border is delightful containing repeated floral motives
There are various shaped motifs that all sit in harmony with each other
most famous are the Yomut
It is made form wool and comes form the city of Tabriz
The hues and tones of the central medallion are a perfect focus point and a strong component of the carpet as is its shape
with a delightful pictorial motif showing hunters
All of Persian Carpet Gallery carpets are supplied with certificate of originality
Ardabil rugs represent the very best of carpet design and are highly sort after by collector and proud homeowner alike
A delightful and most beautiful carpet from the city of Qum made from silk The colours and the motifs are what one would expect to see in a spring garden
