Persian Qum Silk Rug - 2.22x1.37 Connoisseur

Persian Qum Silk Rug - 2.22x1.37 ConnoisseurThis geometric shape carpet has a lovely range of colours that compliment each other. It's made form silk and comes form the city of Qum. The repetition of the various coloured tiles in the main filed suggest continuity of design, the fact that there is no beginning or end. There is eternity, and we have only ever a small glimpse of that. Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug

in various shades is the color they are known for together with their fine and silky weave

being dynamic

The designs vary from medallions with tendrils to vases

Tabriz is situated in north-western Iran

This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of gold and yellow to create a sense of luxury and beauty

handmade from Kourk wool

In the late 19th century

Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch

and we have only ever a small glimpse of that

Ardabil rugs represent the very best of carpet design and are highly sort after by collector and proud homeowner alike

turquoise  grey and blues

The border consists of a number of narrow bands framing a wider band