Persian Rug - Shiraz Rug - 2.17 x 1.30 Rug - ATR611 Tribal

Persian Rug - Shiraz Rug - 2.17 x 1.30 Rug - ATR611 TribalShiraz 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

a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue

The colours are elegant and balanced

It has an overall field pattern with flowers and leaves everywhere

The designs have palmettes with leaves and vines

It is difficult not to get excited by this magnificent rug

diamonds and crosses as well as representations of animals

The result is an extremely tightly woven

and Mina Khani lattice designs

Soft wool is used for the pile and is of a loose pile

or other natural dyes from the land

Village rug

Much the same as books