Persian Ardakan Wool Rug - 3.63 x 2.45 TurkamanArdakan 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
The field contains motifs representing nature and in particular spring
there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty
It is extremely difficult not to get truly excited by this outstanding rug made by a master craftsman that has signed his work
and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design
An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan
It contains in its centre a large motif which is shaped like the human eye
Otherwise we miss the point and the mystical beauty of such art
and animals and vegetation everywhere
the capital city of the province of Markaz
with the borders that also containing such motifs
The carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum
an established garden motif
