Persian Village Rug - 2.70 x 1.15 Gabeh

Persian Village Rug - 2.70 x 1.15 GabehVillage rugs are produced by weavers that are settled in one location. They are different from tribal rugs that are produced by nomadic tribes that moved from one location to another. Village rugs are higher in quality than tribal pieces. Village rugs are in high demand because of their versatile colors and designs, higher quality and durability, and great value for money. The Faeghi family are the name you can trust. They have traded in fine handmade

Sometimes it is referred to as maki

The patterns are mostly geometric

A small but very enchanting silk carpet from the city of Qum

The outer guard border is perfectly frames this carpet

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The allover patterns have tribal design elements such as flower heads

The main guard border has colours which appear again in the carpets central medallion

The history of making hand-knotted rugs in Lahore goes back to the area where weaving rugs were for the first time introduced to Pakistan and India during the reign of   Famous Akbar shah

The obvious thing about this carpet is its balance and shapes

speaks to an artistry that transcends time

Mahal rugs are produced in the town of Mahalat

all contained within an  outer guard border