Persian Yazd Rug - 2.01 x 0.83 tribal

Persian Yazd Rug - 2.01 x 0.83 tribalYazd city rugs are among the most gorgeous of the Persian rug family. Their stunning colors and intricate patterns remind us of the ancient beautiful rugs which were woven in Central Iran many centuries ago. The number of colors used in Yazd rugs is endless. However, a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue, green and ivory. Yazds have traditional floral patterns and they bear a striking

floral sprays & shrubs and birds of paradise

Reds tend to be a burgundy colour rather than brick red as in Kazaks

but consists of palmettes and flowers with a network of flowers and tendrils

Both geometric and floral patterns are seen in rugs of this type

Ardekan rugs originate from Ardakan

For this reason

This carpet contains a central field filled with flowers

and which is square shaped

literally means “dear wife” or “dear woman” in Farsi

They all sit together restfully

we must also consider the poetry of the inscription which is profound and provides the rug with a truly wonderful other layer of meaning

The area around Mugla province was a holdout for Turkmen enclaves keeping their heritage alive