Persian Meshkin Wool Rug - 3.80 x 1.05 tribalThe Faeghi family are the name you can trust. They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations. For more than 50 years, Peter Faeghi has shared this lineage with thousands of Australians, offering them authentic works of art to enliven and enrich their homes. All carpets are guaranteed. With showrooms in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin, you can buy your carpets from us with confidence. All of Persian
A highly stylised carpet with wonderful curvilinear shapes contained within geometric borders
It is an overall pattern carpet with what appear to be column like forms running down the length of the field
there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty
the Balkans and the Turkic countries
and from all-over patterns to very fine floral designs
These rugs were made by Turkoman tribes
The patterns and shapes are magnificent
Goltogh rug are made in Zanjan in the north western part of Iran
The local artisans weave their tribal area rugs using both the Persian asymmetrical knot and the Turkish symmetrical knot
The majority of the weavers are from the Afshar tribe
The camel pattern used here is often used as a motif to augur wealth and happiness
the design in the carpets do not belong to local traditions but were inspired by other workshops
