Persian Qom Silk Rug - 1.99 x 1.30 tribalQum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high. In the past and at present, Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk, Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets. Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch. The majority are small, very fine, and beautiful; so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are usually highly curvilinear, but they sometimes
In the top corners a repetition of the flower pattern
architectural
and designs represent the origins and culture of a society
Isfahan production has been considered by many to be the most refined
A small but very enchanting silk carpet from the city of Qum
This delightful carpet has a central medallion that is lozenge shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field
with a delightful pictorial motif showing hunters
Some modern weavers have begun to favour bold geometric patterns over the traditional Mahi (Herati) design
literally means “dear wife” or “dear woman” in Farsi
The usual Tabriz design is a medallion surrounded by flowers and tendrils
This central medallion carpet contains in the filed repetition of the boteh motif
The knotting is very fine and the warp and weft are made of cotton or silk
