Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.50 x 1.55 Gabeh

Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.50 x 1.55 GabehShiraz 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

These qualities make Tabriz superfine rugs ideal for collectors

which is situated between Tehran and Isfahan

This is a beautiful central rosette patterns rug from the city of Tabriz

Historically

Arak rug Arak rugs are hand-woven Persian pieces made in Arak (formerly known as Sultanabad)

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

Another influential design features a decorated field with lattice designs and floral ornaments

It is decorated with leaf

A very beautiful silk carpet

It has an overall pattern and the parchment base appearing as the filed of the centre shape appears also in the tendrils  creating much elegance style and continuity

Running Water and many other symbols appear in these rugs

At the heart is a rosette pattern that expands outwards along the roads of the cross