Anatolian Karz Rug - 3.88x3.10 Extra LargeTurkish Anatolian Karz Karz oriental rugs are woven in the city of Kars. Most of the rugs woven in and around Kars use designs similar to the Caucasian weaving centre of Kazak, Karabagh and Kuba. feature distinct design patterns motifs with geometric composition and tribal characteristics. Common patterns include medallions, rosettes, hooked polygons, diamonds and crosses as well as representations of animals, birds, trees and humans. Their geometric
639 kilometres from Tehran
the most common designs are those with a central medallion
Very finely knotted rugs and carpets in complex Persian medallion
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
These carpets have taken the name of the region
It is highly collectable
Delightful wool carpet made from the city of Tabriz It has a central medallion that is shaped like an elongated octantal that spreads out into 3 bands that fill the field of the carpet perfectly
is on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London
A rug such as this is highly sort after by collectors and decorators alike
The remarkable carpet is a wonderful depiction of the tree of life on a silk foundation
But when the Afghans invaded Iran
The round shaped central medallion emerges from the light field
