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

These extremely luxurious rugs are stone washed and have an unusually short

These long runners feature simple geometric patterns

Prohibited by the Quran

Patchwork rugs are created by sewing together pieces of other hand-knotted rugs that have been cut into smaller patches

which enables the high intricacy and detail found in the patterns

natural or uncut) is a primitive

in the background

and carpets can feature medallion

lush blues and greens and resplendent saffron yellows – that are made more lustrous by the silky wool used by Kurdish weavers

Living far from the convenience of modern technology

beauty and durability

designs are woven in uncompromising detail and vibrant colours