Chinese Rug - 1.23 x 1.23 tabrizAbout 2,000 years ago the first rugs for the imperial court were made in China. The antique rugs are determined by patterns of porcelain painting or silk weaving. Taoist and Buddhist influences can also be seen. Nowadays, carpets are produced in modern knotting, which are also oriented to Persian models. Chinese rugs are quite durable models. Production is mainly to be found in the major cities of Beijing and Tianjin. The Faeghi family are the name
or as in this case animals such as camels
which is reflected in the motifs of many of the carpets
This carpet has a strong presence with the clear shapes in focus
The soft and subtle tones of this carpet are amazing and suggest class and sophistication
A truly magnificent silk carpet from the city of Qum
These all sit spectacularly well together
that make a bold statement
and have added colours such as turquoise and purple to the more traditional red
An Afghan rug is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan
The rugs can feature primitive tribal motifs such as animals
ranging from classical reds to vibrant greens and golds
They appear also on motifs in the main guard border
