Persian Ardakan Rug - 4.15 x 2.80 AT-TY-82 GabehArdakan rugs originate from Ardakan, in the northwest corner of Yazd Province, known for its fabulous Persian carpets, is also historically a center of camel raising. Although it is located between Yazd and Nain, its influence comes primarily from Kashan. Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd, Josheghan, Khomaine, Najafabad, Taleghan, and Veramin, still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th
Tabas rugs are knotted in central Iran
lustrous wool
Until the beginning of this century
Weaving began in the religious shrine city of Qum in central Persia in the 1930s
It has a delightful combinations of colours and motifs
Durability suited for everyday use
This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of light olive golds
creating much elegance style and continuity
An Afghan rug is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan
It is by one of Persia's master weavers
Weavers from Ardekan use a Persian asymmetrical knot
Two of the most famous carpets in existence today are a pair of Persian carpets from Ardabil
