Persian Saveh Wool Rug - 2.70 x 1.12 tribalSaveh rugs originate from Saveh, located in northwestern Iran, just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe. Shahsavan literally means For those who love the Shah in Farsi and is a title bestowed upon warriors in the 17th century who were defending the northern border of Persia. The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact, making them easy
This handmade wool rug comes from the city of Tabriz The central medallion is captivating and reflects precisely the composition of the guard borders and the field that frames the ocean of calming field
While these carpets cannot keep up with the finer carpets e
located in the Province of Fars in southern Iran
It comes form the city of Tabriz
The most striking feature of this carpet are ist proportions and shape which sit so well together
floral sprays & Saz leaves
Towards the end of the 18th century the workshops suffered a crisis
In the midst of all of that are marvellous depictions of animal motifs together with vines containing an abundance of floral motifs
The corner spandrels harmonize with the medallion
the craft also became stagnant
which is in central Iran which is not too far from Kashan
The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz and Ardekan
