Persian Saveh Wool Rug - 2.10 x 1.35 Gabeh

Persian Saveh Wool Rug - 2.10 x 1.35 GabehSaveh rugs originate from Saveh, located in northwestern Iran, just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe. Shahsavan literally means For those who love the Shah in Farsi and is a title bestowed upon warriors in the 17th century who were defending the northern border of Persia. The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact, making them easy

the smaller ones are often decorated with vase patterns or pictorial subjects

while the weft is either cotton or wool

This beautiful silk carpet was made in the city of Qum

small city located in the Province of Khorassan

Boteh is the Farsi word used to describe in immature flower or palm leaf

including oranges

The city of Kashmar is to the north and the cities of Birjand and Ferdows to the east

and durability

or Isfahan

Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch

The obvious thing about this carpet is its balance and shapes

The curvilinear motifs and abundance of floral patterns evoke a sense of spring