Persian Rug - Kashmar Rug - 4.00 x 3.05 Rug - TY896 Tribal

Persian Rug - Kashmar Rug - 4.00 x 3.05 Rug - TY896 TribalKashmar 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

an arch-shaped design at one end of the carpet

This is a magnificent carpet from the city of Qum

gold and rust

creating a sense of vibrance and life

This magnificent central motif carpet is an amazing balance of colours and ideas

The field is separated from the main border by several smaller borders

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

which is near Isfahan in central Iran

The medallion gives an impression of an 'eye'

They all sit together restfully

first produced in Istanbul

Pakistan-Bochara and Indo Gabbeh