Persian Nahavand Rug - 2.65 x 1.45 Turkaman

Persian Nahavand Rug - 2.65 x 1.45 TurkamanThe ancient city of Nahavand in western Iran is one of Iran's leading rug proveniences. It produces high quality Persian rugs, which have a very good reputation. Usually a very shiny wool is used, which gives the patterns and design of the carpet a strong personality. The robust carpets have a retilinear design, partly inspired by nomadic rugs. A central centre medallion sets the tone in many cases. It is decorated with leaf, flower and branch motifs.

the colour and motifs of this carpet are wonderful

It is made out of wool and comes from the city of Tabriz

The central lozenge shape expands outwards

Its population of nearly 120

or as in this case animals such as camels

It is here on earth that we must consider the eternal

Among the better-known individual tribal carpets are those made by the Qashqai

coloured soft red

green and ivory

These people often weaved  botanical motifs and symbols into the carpets they wove

is on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London

then spread to other weaving centers