Persian Ardakan Rug - 1.45 x 1.00 AT-TY-85 tabrizArdakan 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
and became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries
Central medallion carpet
Rich cultural storytelling woven into every motif
The pastel pink field provides a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets
traditional motifs of Boteh (paisley)
Border of flower heads and leaf forms
The field of the carpet has a crimson red base colour which matches the colour of the outer guard border
It is a signed pieced crafted by master craftsman using materials of the highest order
which distinguishes them from those of other areas
They are characterised by thin
It contains many motifs the are bountiful and pretty
a rug can be considered a cultural item
