Persian Kashmar Rug - 2.97 x 2.00 AT-TY-7 Balouchi

Persian Kashmar Rug - 2.97 x 2.00 AT-TY-7 BalouchiKashmar 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

The antique rugs are determined by patterns of porcelain painting or silk weaving

maintaining their luster and appearance for centuries

the Persian word for fish

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

A magnificent central medallion Qum silk carpet

floral motifs

Should you choose to purchase it

Soumak lacks the slits characteristic of kilim

The allover patterns have tribal design elements such as flower heads

This delightful carpet has a repeat medallion pattern in its field

They include shades of green

and Gonabad