Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.50x1.00 SquareShiraz Shiraz 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 central medallion is certainly round in shape
2 smaller) which may be representative of a flame or the universe
and navy blue
There is much balance and harmony to this piece and its central concept is the tree of life
Skilled artisans may use either the Turkish or Persian knot
bordered by guardstripes of geometric patterns
in the center there is a large right-angled medallion with large marked corner sections
some carpets have a design with repeating patterns
The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran
The central design is a circular arrangement of motifs sitting in a rectangular shape out which sides of its length protrudes half circle shapes suggesting the evolution of the central circle shape pushing outwards
Malayer is a city located in the southwestern area of the Hamadan Province in western Iran
Lahore is now one of the largest centers of Pakistan's carpets Industry
