Persian Kashmar Rug - 2.00 x 1.00 AT-TY-167 Extra LargeKashmar rugs originate from Kashmar, small city located in the Province of Khorassan, just southwest of Mashad. It is reputed to produce some of the highest quality area rugs in eastern Iran in addition to being a collection point for Baluch tribal area rugs. The weaving of Kashmar rugs can be traced back to the 1500s. They are quite rare and historically very important. Much the same as books, Kashmar rugs tell the stories of the rich cultural life
you need look no further than this carpet
These are often referred to as Old Gabehs
This carpet has a complicated and very beautiful central medallion that has lovely colours and motifs
inviting touch and admiration
the central medallion is elongated and is in the proportions and shape that reflect the overall size and shape of the carpet itself
This is a beautiful central rosette patterns rug from the city of Qum
This amazingly beautiful central medallion Qum silk carpet that is surrounded by floral motifs is an excellent example of top of the range Qum silk carpet
A magnificent central medallion carpet that has around the medallion a beautiful soft pastel blue coloured base field that together create the illusion of a human-eye
and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'
This juxtaposition of concepts such as spring
embedded within another medallion
This fact is even more surprisingly as the city was considered for centuries to be one of the most important centres of Persian culture and artistic creation
