Afghan Ushak

Afghan UshakNamed for their place of origin, Oushak rugs were first woven in the small town of Oushak in west central Anatolia. Since the 15th century, Oushak has been the production centre of Turkish rugs, home to the famous Ottoman manufacturers.

Persian Ardebil carpets are thin but with well done geometrical motifs

including a refined palette of ivory

green or bright blue

Unusual among rural communities

which can be in the shape of an eighpointed star

with smaller motifs – often improvised by the weaver – in the background

which features giant floral motifs delicately arranged on a decorative background of ivory

The pile is relatively short when compared to other oriental rugs because of the antique washing process

a symmetrical repeating motif of four

Although the strong pattern is usually rectilinear

a new design – the American Sarouk – became popular

Persian Qum rugs vary widely