Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.90 x 1.80 tabriz

Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.90 x 1.80 tabrizShiraz 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

Afshar Carpets The Afhar are tent-dwellers

Hamedan rugs are less rigid in design

Why not bring the beauty of such carpets into your home today

decorate interior walls

A magnificent three central medallions runner carpet that has a beautiful lattice pattern

It is decorated with leaf

Warps are mostly cotton

a 19th century designer

Medallions are the most usual motif

Anatolia had been known for carpets with stylized animal and geometric designs

but at the centre of everything we see a floral motif

The main border also contains magnificent boteh patterns together with an abundance of other floral motifs