Persian Zanjan Rug - 2.10 x 1.30 classic

Persian Zanjan Rug - 2.10 x 1.30 classicZanjan rugs originate from Zanjan, located in northwestern Iran quite close to Tehran, literally means dear wife or dear woman in Farsi. The magnificent tribal area rugs in Zanjan are all hand woven by nomadic tribes. Although Zanjan has a strong Turkish influence, the natives are all Kurdish. Living a peaceful and harmonious life with nature, the nomadic weavers live in a part of the world that is untouched by modern conveniences and technology. Both

narrow format described in the West as runners

For more than 50 years

The colours are also lighter

A wonderful silk carpet from the city of Qum

near Dasht-e-Kavir

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

with its pear-shaped figure and extending arch of flowers and is said to symbolise the garden of paradise

Green is also popular

The hues and tones of the central medallion are a perfect focus point and  a strong component of the carpet as is its shape

There is energy going in orderly direction - moving outward and also directed towards its core

they have drawn inspiration from the best carpet weavers

It's made form wool and comes form the city of Qum