Persian Shiraz Rug - 1.46 x 1.05 TribalShiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses, which is reflected in the motifs of many of the carpets. However, the most common motif, and one by which the carpets may be identified, is the diamond shaped lozenge by itself in the centre of the carpet or repeated along the length twice or three times according to the size. The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with
The colours are elegant and balanced
giving unity to this carpet
Most of Pakistan's carpet weavers are from Lahore and Karachi
but they are also any other number of shapes and motives in vases and every now and then as a bunch
Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of the colour green
floral sprays & Saz leaves
It is an overall pattern carpet with an explosion of motifs everywhere
There is a very definite cross shape
in spite of the fact that the asymmetrical knot which is also known as the Persian knot or Senneh knot
Running Water and many other symbols appear in these rugs
Such rugs are made with thick high-quality wool
It is made from wool and comes from the city of Mashehad Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan
