Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.50 x 1.05 Extra LargeShiraz 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
There are old carpets in private homes
Even though Ardekan rugs produced in villages tend to be of lesser quality than those produced in the larger cities
100% wool pile & organic dyes
The quality of workmanship is second to none and this together with the high quality of materials make this a rare carpet worthy of any setting
You may buy this carpet with complete confidence
and are treasured by collectors and decorators alike
The carpet comes form the city of Tabriz
It has a central medallion and magnificent broad main guard border
but the traditional and most typical is that of the octagonal elephant's foot (Bukhara) print
Various vegetable and other natural dyes are used to produce the rich colors
The history of making hand-knotted rugs in Lahore goes back to the area where weaving rugs were for the first time introduced to Pakistan and India during the reign of Famous Akbar shah
A magnificent overall pattern carpet
