Persian Qom Silk Rug - 3.02 x 2.00 Gabeh

Persian Qom Silk Rug - 3.02 x 2.00 GabehQum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high. In the past and at present, Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk, Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets. Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch. The majority are small, very fine, and beautiful; so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are usually highly curvilinear, but they sometimes

The antique rugs are determined by patterns of porcelain painting or silk weaving

which unfold on a blue background

From this region comes a truly unique treasure: the Sultan carpet

The main guard border is magnificent  and strong

They are coarsely woven

Most of the rugs woven in and around Kars use designs similar to the Caucasian weaving centre of Kazak

traditional Medallion rugs

Warps are mostly cotton

A hand-knotted tribal rug with pictorial garden design of square-shaped panels depicting palmettes

The carpet would make a magnificent hallway runner

Another popular motif is the Four Seasons which describes the life of the Persian farmer during spring

adding even more diversity to the collection