Persian Zanjan Rug - 2.80x1.55 Connoisseur

Persian Zanjan Rug - 2.80x1.55 ConnoisseurZanjan rug Zanjan 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

Kerman The town of Kerman is in Eastern Iran

At the beginning of the century

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

This magnificent central medallion carpet is almost a square in shape

The history of this town is very dated and its commercialized rug weaving industry dates back to the 17th century

measuring 34' x 17'

It is a hand made superfine wool carpet that has the most charming and magical combination of colours

thus framing this work of art perfectly

As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving

particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the stadium shape of the border of the main field

The knotting is very fine and the warp and weft are made of cotton or silk

wool from the herds and vegetable dyes