Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 4.90 x 2.90 tribal

Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 4.90 x 2.90 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

This is a truly beautiful silk carpet form the city of Qum

and became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries

Orbiting around the central motifs are satellites that provide interest and vibrance to this carpet

a common symbol of paradise The Ardabil carpet in the Victoria and Albert museum in London has an inscription

This carpet has a strong presence with the clear shapes in focus

with one central medallion and smaller

with reddish-brown

These carpets have taken the name of the region

This would be a prize for anyone to own

Kaomeyn is a city in Markazi province

It is made form kourk wool and comes form the city of Qum

Shirvans pieces are found in smaller sizes