Persian Zanjan Rug - 2.10 x 1.22 Square

Persian Zanjan Rug - 2.10 x 1.22 SquareZanjan rugs originate from Zanjan, located in northwestern Iran quite close to Tehran, literally means dear wife or dear woman in Farsi. The magnificent tribal area rugs in Zanjan are all hand woven by nomadic tribes. Although Zanjan has a strong Turkish influence, the natives are all Kurdish. Living a peaceful and harmonious life with nature, the nomadic weavers live in a part of the world that is untouched by modern conveniences and technology. Both

about 100 km south of Tehran

Premium wool and natural dyes for durability and long‑lasting colour

and it is destined to hold pride of place in any setting

the most common designs are those with a central medallion

giving unity to this carpet

A delightful small Qum silk carpet containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring

so many people hang them on the wall

and the warp and weft are made of cotton or silk

In the past and at present

A hand-knotted tribal Bakhtiari rug with a pictorial garden design of hexagonal panels depicting cypress pines

The central medallion in this rug has the presence of the most extraordinary navy blue

particularly reds