Persian Qum Silk Rug - 1.41x1.01 Turkaman

Persian Qum Silk Rug - 1.41x1.01 TurkamanQum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high. In the past and at present, Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk, Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets. Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch. The majority are small, very fine, and beautiful; so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are usually highly curvilinear, but they sometimes

The Iranian city of Isfahan has long been one of the centres for production of the famous Persian carpet

our appreciation of the artistry of a carpet truly requires  wisdom and real spirituality

Typically the warps

traditional Medallion rugs

The colours and shapes are magnificent

with an excellent reputation world wide

wefts and pile are all of hand-spun wool and there are no fringes: the kilim at the end is tucked in and sewn up

The Persian carpet workshops ceased production in circa 1722 after the Afghan invasion

with justification

There are however

Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality

This rug may be purchased with our highest recommendation and will look spectacular in any setting