Persian Arak Rug - 3.10 x 1.16 tabriz

Persian Arak Rug - 3.10 x 1.16 tabrizArak rugs are hand woven Persian pieces made in Arak (formerly known as Sultanabad), the capital city of the province of Markaz, which sits on the high plateau of central Northwestern Iran. These carpets are beautiful and unique pieces that will enhance any room by means of lively colors and warm motifs in their patterns. The history of this town is very dated and its commercialized rug weaving industry dates back to the 17th century. Today Arak

It is oval in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then has satellites orbiting around it

mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks

Despite this

maintaining their luster and appearance for centuries

champagne and red

Mostly dark in colour with geometrical design which creates the simple elegance

Very finely knotted rugs and carpets in complex Persian medallion

It is decorated with leaf

On the larger Kerman carpets there are animal designs or repeating patterns

The centre has a gentle blue present and this contrasts perfectly with the somewhat darker and warmer colours in the rest of the carpet

The rugs can feature primitive tribal motifs such as animals

Afghan rug