Persian Sauroogh

Persian SaurooghIt is the semi nomadic Kudish people of Markad living in tribes away from the city and practicing the traditions of their ancestors that weave the tribal Lilian rug. With their practical value as a floor covering that could be sold in times of difficulty, these rugs were not initially made to be sold, but rather as a dowry item. With a cotton warp and a cotton or high quality coarse wool weft, these one of a kind antique Lilian rugs are heavy, thick

beige and dark blue

Often woven in the Shah Abbasi or the Islimi style (or a combination of the two)

in the province of Hamadan

the designs of these archaic tapestry carpets have changed little in centuries

although the Turkish knot can be found in some antique carpets

Created with handspun Afghan wool

variations of the handmade Bukhara rug are produced in many countries

Mahal carpets – the result of an expanding cottage industry – were mainly made on the family level

high quality rugs from Mashad

The wool can range from dull to extreme glossy and the resultant pile is clipped medium to high

trees and humans

Featuring repeating patterns of octagonal 'guls'