Persian Yazd Rug - 1.70 x 1.08 Balouchi

Persian Yazd Rug - 1.70 x 1.08 BalouchiYazd city rugs are among the most gorgeous of the Persian rug family. Their stunning colors and intricate patterns remind us of the ancient beautiful rugs which were woven in Central Iran many centuries ago. The number of colors used in Yazd rugs is endless. However, a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue, green and ivory. Yazds have traditional floral patterns and they bear a striking

Bijar Rug Bijar is a small Iranian town in the Kurdistan

modified oriental styles

In Azerbaijan North west of Iran there is the province of Heriz

Chobi was developed in Lahore and Weaving centres were set up in border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan where they were mostly produced for the North American market

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

Green is also popular

a 19th century designer

red and tan in each of the four sectors of the field of the carpet

The most coveted of these rugs are made by a Farahan

It is a reminder that nature is everywhere

typically this means that they have one heavy cotton weft and are made with thick

Plants and animals feature in a number of the Nain carpets