Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 1.73 x 1.14 Turkaman

Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 1.73 x 1.14 TurkamanIsfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 1629), and had the most beautiful palaces, mosques and libraries. Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time. Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept in museums all over the world. Very fine well knotted carpets are still being made in Isfahan today. The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also

In the top corners a repetition of the flower pattern

Taoist and Buddhist influences can also be seen

It is a wool carpet from the city of Tabriz

It has a delightful combinations of colours and motifs

Zanjan rug

These carpets are regarded as being among the most beautiful and the most exclusive Persian carpets available

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow gold base colours of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

beds and tables

which is near Isfahan in central Iran

all contained within an  outer guard border

animals and flowers are also used

Featuring a classic central medallion in the shape of a human eye