Persian Qum Silk Rug - 1.54x1.00 Connoisseur

Persian Qum Silk Rug - 1.54x1.00 ConnoisseurQum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high. In the past and at present, Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk, Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets. Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch. The majority are small, very fine, and beautiful; so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are usually highly curvilinear, but they sometimes

Silk foundation carpet weaved by a master craftsman who signed his name

The centre of the rug is a large vase containing an amazing spray of flowers that completely fill the field of the carpet

This beautiful wool carpet was made in the city of Tabriz

The higher knot count examples of Tabriz rugs are often woven on silk warp and weft base

and are treasured by collectors and decorators alike

and the Nain craftsmen switched to carpet making

handmade from Kourk wool

It has a wonderful and captivating overall pattern

The general shape of the central medallion is an elongated lozenge shape stretched length ways and sits on a parchment coloured field

the craft also became stagnant

often rendered in strong indigo blues

practical weaving techniques that reflect everyday rural use