Persian Rug - Shiraz Rug - 2.93 x 1.97 Rug - FF547 Connoisseur

Persian Rug - Shiraz Rug - 2.93 x 1.97 Rug - FF547 ConnoisseurShiraz 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

It is oval in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then has satellites orbiting around it

ending the Safavid dynasty

However it must be kept in mind that a large part of the composition is in gold

architectural

also produces very beautiful carpets of high quality and design

with its high wool quality

resulting in a distinctive aesthetic that incorporates elements of several village and nomadic Persian rug styles

A few centuries back

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or “village” rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago

This carpet has a star of universe all over patten design with delightful orange dominant guard border and a lighter centre with motifs on a yellow field

Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan

This carpet is sold with the highest recommendation of Peter Faeghi and may be purchased with complete confidence