Persian Ardakan Rug - 4.35x2.90 Rug - Ah 461 tabrizArdekan rugs originate from Ardakan, in the northwest corner of Yazd Province, known for its fabulous Persian carpets, is also historically a center of camel raising. Although it is located between Yazd and Nain, its influence comes primarily from Kashan. Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd, Josheghan, Khomaine, Najafabad, Taleghan, and Veramin, still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th
Sometimes such images may represent historical monuments
There is a sense of much abundance in the midst peace and serenity
with the outer guard border being a solid colour
2 smaller) which may be representative of a flame or the universe
Bakhtiari carpets are based on a cotton foundation warp with a wool weft usually taken from the herds of the producing tribe
The focal point of this carpet is certainly the vase and flowers that sit just south of the actual centre
multiple connected diamond-shaped medallions
The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots
Ideal for living rooms
Despite its complexity of design
natural motifs and ornaments
A rare hand-knotted nomadic Afshar Shahr Babak with pictorial design of central "tree of life" in a cream field of varying nomadic "tree of life" motifs and bird & animal forms
