Persian Najafabad Rug - 3.45 x 2.50 AT-TY-5 Balouchi

Persian Najafabad Rug - 3.45 x 2.50 AT-TY-5 BalouchiNajafabad 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

Araak rugs are hand-woven Persian pieces made in Araak (formerly known as Sultanabad)

and became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries

This is an extraordinary carpet that whilst having a very definite curvilinear design

This is a magnificent carpet from the city Heriz

The borders and tendrils are very much of the same colour and hues

measuring 34' x 17'

improved over time

Because these rugs come from such a wide catchment area

Hussainabad rug Hosseinabad or Hussainabad rugs are tribal rugs that are handwoven by the semi-nomadic peoples of northern Iran in a village near Hamadan by the name of Hosseinabad

To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design

The colours of the field and medallion are particularly well framed by the amazing border

The colours and shapes of this carpet are truly amazing