Persian Rug - Kashmar Rug - 3.90 x 3.00 Rug - TY861 Gabeh

Persian Rug - Kashmar Rug - 3.90 x 3.00 Rug - TY861 GabehKashmar rugs originate from Kashmar, small city located in the Province of Khorassan, just southwest of Mashad. It is reputed to produce some of the highest quality area rugs in eastern Iran in addition to being a collection point for Baluch tribal area rugs. The weaving of Kashmar rugs can be traced back to the 1500s. They are quite rare and historically very important. Much the same as books, Kashmar rugs tell the stories of the rich cultural life

Production is mainly to be found in the major cities of Beijing and Tianjin

The central lozenge shape expands outwards

Turkmen rug

Each of the designs is meaningful

creating a sense of vibrance and life

and has always been one the carpet weaving centres

This is a magnificent carpet from the city of Tabriz

At the end of the 20th century

Despite its complexity of design

A charming woman from another age steps into todays world because of the genius of the carpet designer

often rendered in strong indigo blues

The weavers also produce other trappings of the nomadic lifestyle