Persian Zanjan Rug - 2.25x1.53 Extra LargeThe 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
Like any other city in the rug weaving industry
all contained within a solid green outer guard border
if you are a person who appreciates great beauty and the finest craftsmanship
Such motifs are often seen as a symbol long life
The tree of life depiction appears comfortably framed by a Marrab (gateway to paradise) frame that emphasises the deeply spiritual significance of the carpet
it is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz
There is near the centre beautiful shades of green which appear as the base colour in the field of the carpet
The main guard border has colours which appear again in the carpets central medallion
and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'
It has a wonderful and captivating overall pattern
The patterns are usually highly curvilinear
no matter how grand or magnificent
