Persian Zanjan Rug - 1.92 x 1.40 Square

Persian Zanjan Rug - 1.92 x 1.40 SquareZanjan rugs originate from Zanjan, located in northwestern Iran quite close to Tehran, literally means dear wife or dear woman in Farsi. The magnificent tribal area rugs in Zanjan are all hand woven by nomadic tribes. Although Zanjan has a strong Turkish influence, the natives are all Kurdish. Living a peaceful and harmonious life with nature, the nomadic weavers live in a part of the world that is untouched by modern conveniences and technology. Both

Knotted entirely of silk results in results in a carpet with great lustre which is highly durable and luxurious

handmade from Kourk wool

It comes form the city of Tabriz

Warps are mostly cotton

The field is separated from the main border by several smaller borders

while the guard borders display a stunning combination of reds

This carpet is very exciting

Moud is a village to the southeast of Birjand in south Kaorasan province

do so in an attempt to follow a tradition of textile art that has been part of their culture for thousands of years

Their best-known carpets in fact are made by and tribeswomen in southern Iran’s Kerman and Hormozgan provinces

yet balance is maintained brilliantly

This carpet is breath taking in its beauty and charm