Persian Qum Silk Rug - 1.52x1.02 classic

Persian Qum Silk Rug - 1.52x1.02 classicQum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high. In the past and at present, Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk, Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets. Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch. The majority are small, very fine, and beautiful; so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are usually highly curvilinear, but they sometimes

They are often knotted entirely in silk

This rug was made by a very famous master weaver

The centre of the rug is a large vase containing an amazing spray of flowers that completely fill the field of the carpet

which is reflected in the motifs of many of the carpets

and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design

and all-over octagonal shapes

All carpets are guaranteed

Medallions are the most usual motif

It is highly collectable

This juxtaposition of concepts such as spring

and tied up with that concept is the clear conviction that heaven follows life

but at the centre of everything we see a flower in blossom  The field provides a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets