Persian Ardakan Wool Rug - 3.12 x 1.96 ConnoisseurArdakan rugs originate from Ardakan, in the northwest corner of Yazd Province, known for its fabulous Persian carpets, is also historically a center of camel raising. Although it is located between Yazd and Nain, its influence comes primarily from Kashan. Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd, Josheghan, Khomaine, Najafabad, Taleghan, and Veramin, still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th
often showing slight variations and asymmetry that add to their authentic village charm
It is made from silk and is from the city of Qum
living in the uplands of the Fars area
particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the shape of the border of the main field
and the designs are simple and geometric
Living a peaceful and harmonious life with nature
a region between Shiraz (Shiras) and Isfahan
It is a beautiful carpet
but at the centre of everything we see a floral motif
Generally they include shades of white
The patterns are predominantly geometric and the most common layouts on Ardabil rugs are medallions
Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or "village" rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago
