Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.90 x 1.50 Connoisseur

Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.90 x 1.50 ConnoisseurShiraz 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

The soft background and repetition of motifs in the guard borders create a serene and elegant look

This beautiful silk carpet was made in the city of Qum

the smaller ones are often decorated with vase patterns or pictorial subjects

yet fun and exciting

The colours of the central medallion appear in the outer guard borders and are a delightful contrast to the orange parchment yellows that occur in its field

and elaborate medallions

the everlasting and the Devine

much the same way as a pupil sits in the eye

It is a lovely central medallion carpet that radiates out to become more pastels and then burnt orange

Symbolism in Persian rugs is passed down from generation to generation

rebirth and curvilinear in shape

thanks to tightly packed knots and resilient wool