Persian Qum Silk Rug - 1.59x1.01 TribalThis is a central medallion Qum silk carpet. The medallion is clearly mostly of floral motifs, and despite that, its overall shape suggests a star or perhaps even the sun. The medallion is framed delightfully by 6 Boteh motifs (4 large, 2 smaller) which may be representative of a flame or the universe. Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry
Sometimes it is referred to as maki
The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Heriz
the very fine weaving and the beautiful colours and designs
with its pear-shaped figure and extending arch of flowers and is said to symbolise the garden of paradise
offering them authentic works of art to enliven and enrich their homes
It has a central repeat pattern medallion that contain lovely colours that appear in the field of the carpet
The warp and weft threads of the Shiraz carpets are either wool or goat’s hair
The first thing one notices about this carpet is the pronounced motif overall pattern that provides great unity to the carpet
with the outer guard border being a solid tan colour
It would look delightful in any setting and will give its owner and future generations much happiness when they gaze at it and take in its beauty
dark blue or even green backgrounds
A delightful and most beautiful carpet from the city of Qum made from silk The colours and the motifs are what one would expect to see in a spring garden
