Persian Ardakan Rug - 2.65 x 1.60 Tribal

Persian Ardakan Rug - 2.65 x 1.60 TribalArdakan rugs originate from Ardakan, in the northwest corner of Yazd Province, known for its fabulous Persian carpets, is also historically a center of camel raising. Although it is located between Yazd and Nain, its influence comes primarily from Kashan. Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd, Josheghan, Khomaine, Najafabad, Taleghan, and Veramin, still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th

This is a handmade rug from the city of Isfahan constructed on a silk foundation

A truly magnificent silk carpet from the city of Qum

located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan

Boteh is the Farsi word used to describe in immature flower or palm leaf

The designs have palmettes with leaves and vines

These carpets are regarded as being among the most beautiful and the most exclusive Persian carpets available

and kourk wool is used in the pile

The colours and motifs are gentle shades and tones that also suggest peace and balance

It is a signed pieced crafted by master craftsman using materials of the highest order

from Isfahan or Nain in their knot density of 140

But when the Afghans invaded Iran

a rug can be considered a cultural item