Important Notice

Mid 20th century
Approx. 10ft x 8ft (304.8 x 243.8 cms)
Wool carpet, natural dye


Shiraz located in South West of Persia is one of the oldest provinces and has been a centre for trade for centuries.It was also known as the city of gardens, and a center for art and culture which including carpet weaving both in pile and flat weave.
The rugs from Shiraz draw their designs from multiple sources and have traces of Qashgai, Afshar, Lori and Bhaktiari amongst others.Since the weavers lead a settled life they use a fixed loom and therefore can produce rugs that are of greater dimensions, also their designs though drawing from a tribal heritage have elements of city rug designs.Also a key aspect to bear in mind is that these rugs were woven for the purpose of sale and use.
This rug has 2 vertical columns of diamond shapes in varying sizes, the negative space in the center is in deep indigo whilst the ones along the edges is offset by tan.The entire rug consists of floral, boteh and bird motifs.

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