Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.90 x 2.75 Square

Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.90 x 2.75 SquareNajafabad rugs originate from Najafabad, located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan. As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving, Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates. Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city, but rather to the region. The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz

Very fine well-knotted carpets are still being made in Isfahan today

known for their durability

Sirjan Afshar rugs are known in the trade from the last quarter of the nineteenth century

This carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum

beautiful red base colour to field

which are also oriented to Persian models

The colours and motifs are gentle shades and tones that also suggest peace and balance

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Around the central medallion are two lanterns than move out its length

and when seen in that context its beauty is jaw dropping

The medallion is clearly mostly of floral motifs

Wonderful colours of red