Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.52x1.06 Balouchi

Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.52x1.06 BalouchiShiraz 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

The central lozenge shape expands outwards

lustrous wool

While these carpets cannot keep up with the finer carpets e

This geometric shape carpet has a lovely range of colours that compliment each other

It is made from wool and comes form the city of Tabriz

It was made in the city of Bijar

The central medallion in this rug has the presence of the most extraordinary navy blue

some say that this symbolizes a hide stretched for preparation

or palm leaves

It is difficult not to get excited by this magnificent rug

The abundance of flowers and the natural colours themselves remind us of the renewal of life that is central to existence itself

Chobi rugs were a response to the North American fashion taste that intended to modify the boldness of the traditional rugs in order to give a muted and antique look of natural wood color that was desired by modern fashion industry