Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 1.95 x 1.40 tribal

Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 1.95 x 1.40 tribalNajafabad rugs originate from Najafabad, located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan. As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving, Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates. Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city, but rather to the region. The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz

known for its fabulous Persian carpets

This pure silk carpet has a small central medallion that is in the shape of a flower

Hamadan rugs also encompasses some nomad work that is brought into the city of Hamadan for sale

Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz

The tones are earthy but also romantic floral

beautiful colours throughout

measuring 34′ x 17′

This background has led to the inclusion of regional influences on Afshar weaving

The warp and weft threads of the Shiraz carpets are either wool or goat’s hair

and have added colours such as turquoise and purple to the more traditional red

The patterns are usually highly curvilinear

and the floral patterns throughout evoke a sense of spring and optimism