Persian Isfahan Silk Inlaid Rug - 3.60 x 2.16 Balouchi

Persian Isfahan Silk Inlaid Rug - 3.60 x 2.16 BalouchiIsfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 1629), and had the most beautiful palaces, mosques and libraries. Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time. Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept in museums all over the world. Very fine well knotted carpets are still being made in Isfahan today. The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also

The colours motifs and patterns of this carpet are spellbinding

Historically

2 smaller) which may be representative of a flame or the universe

The centre of the rug is a large vase containing an amazing spray of flowers that completely fill the field of the carpet

This is a carpet that is not run of the mill and it is difficult not to be excited about it

small city located in the Province of Khorassan

that make a bold statement

Tabas rug Tabas rugs are knotted in central Iran

and beautiful

they can be extremely varied in design

The design of the carpet is curvilinear being largely floreal motives and patetrns that are quite intricate

Turkish Anatolian Karz