Persian Ardakan Wool Rug - 4.06 x 2.94 ConnoisseurArdakan rugs originate from Ardakan, in the northwest corner of Yazd Province, known for its fabulous Persian carpets, is also historically a center of camel raising. Although it is located between Yazd and Nain, its influence comes primarily from Kashan. Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd, Josheghan, Khomaine, Najafabad, Taleghan, and Veramin, still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th
Kerman The town of Kerman is in Eastern Iran
The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with decorations of stylized plants and flowers
or as in this case animals such as camels
Their colours are also deeper and more varied
It was hand made from persons whose understanding of the temporary nature of life and beauty was possible and enhanced by their awareness of heaven and the eternal that awaits us after death
with one central medallion and smaller
Should you choose to purchase it
Caucasian and Armenian carpets retained their customary geometric patterns remained popular
It is highly collectable
but at the centre of everything we see a floral motif
a smooth front face and a ragged back
The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz and Ardekan
