Persian Saveh Rug - 2.90x1.57 Rug - Ah 355 classic

Persian Saveh Rug - 2.90x1.57 Rug - Ah 355 classicSaveh rugs originate from Saveh, located in northwestern Iran, just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe. Shahsavan literally means For those who love the Shah in Farsi and is a title bestowed upon warriors in the 17th century who were defending the northern border of Persia. The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact, making them easy

but rather to the region

The coloring is predominantly shades of red

The designs have palmettes with leaves and vines

Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch

in spite of the fact that the asymmetrical knot which is also known as the Persian knot or Senneh knot

They all sit together restfully

resulting in a carpet with great lustre

The carpet would make a magnificent hallway runner

with the outer guard border being a solid dark colour

The carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum

Yazd city rugs are among the most gorgeous of the Persian rug family

This is a magnificent pictorial rug that touches on a poem by Attar Neishaboury  "The people of this world are like the three butterflies in front of a candle's flame