Persian Village Rug Mashhad - 3.42 x 2.48 Balouchi

Persian Village Rug Mashhad - 3.42 x 2.48 BalouchiVillage rugs are produced by weavers that are settled in one location. They are different from tribal rugs that are produced by nomadic tribes that moved from one location to another. City rugs are produced on order in structured settings in bigger towns. Each type of rug has their own unique characteristics. Village rugs are higher in quality than tribal pieces. Village rugs are in high demand because of their versatile colors and designs, higher

Typically colours are red

It makes a powerful statement with the choice of lovely colours that are in balance and harmony with each other

Although not the equal of the legendary Isfahan area rug

with its high wool quality

probably by the great mogul Akbar in 16th century which brought in Persian weavers together with skilled pattern artists mainly for producing carpets for his palace

Weaving in Isfahan flourished in the Safavid era

near the Alborz mountains

the carpet is made of wool and comes form the city of Tabriz

with justification

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

Reds tend to be a burgundy color rather than brick red as in Kazaks

The colours are in harmony and the motifs most delightful