Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.15x1.64 Extra Large

Persian Shiraz Rug - 2.15x1.64 Extra LargeShiraz Shiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses, which is reflected in the motifs of many of the carpets. However, the most common motif, and one by which the carpets may be identified, is the diamond shaped lozenge by itself in the centre of the carpet or repeated along the length twice or three times according to the size. The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with

carpets designed around a central medallion and with flowing saz-style vegetation came into vogue

whereas a closer consideration of its motifs and the ancient poetic script will show the exact opposite is the case

2 smaller) which may be representative of a flame or the universe

In fact the depiction os stags appear clearly scattered throughout the rug

The town is quite fertile and has been named after the abundance of willow trees in the area

but tightly flat woven

around 100 km south of Tehran

The rugs are mostly of medium sizes

Since then

although a lot of changes have been made to the designs

Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk

It is from the city of Tabriz