Persian Kashmar Rug - 2.10 x 1.35 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
mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks
At the heart of the cross is a rosette pattern that expands outwards along the roads of the cross
Afshar Carpets The Afhar are tent-dwellers
This beautiful silk carpet was made in the city of Qum
local artisans weave Sanandaj rugs using Turkish knots
It is made from wool and comes from the city of Tabriz
These carpets are known as “Kerman Ravar”
made of wool with an abundance of beauty in its central medallion that radiates outward – one containing the next wave
The Lilihan rugs are using single -wefted weave
heaven and immortality is so often central to Persian carpets
homemade looms are very compact in size so that they may be easily transported when the tribe migrates to its next location
Two of the most famous carpets in existence today are a pair of Persian carpets from Ardabil
