Persian Nahavand Rug - 2.37 x 1.59 Balouchi

Persian Nahavand Rug - 2.37 x 1.59 BalouchiThe ancient city of Nahavand in western Iran is one of Iran's leading rug proveniences. It produces high quality Persian rugs, which have a very good reputation. Usually a very shiny wool is used, which gives the patterns and design of the carpet a strong personality. The robust carpets have a retilinear design, partly inspired by nomadic rugs. A central centre medallion sets the tone in many cases. It is decorated with leaf, flower and branch motifs.

Milas rugs are among the most collectable Turkish village rugs

and these designs can be considered trademarks

It contains in its centre a large motif which is shaped like the human eye

made in the district of Meymeh

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

of various hues and tones of subtle greys

and Eastern Turkey

It is from the city of Isfahan and is made form silk

Traditionally Gabeh’s were made for domestic use and not for the market

Such medallions and shapes were central to the design and reality of Persian gardens

and had the most beautiful palaces

and it is situated on the edge of the desert uplands of central Iran