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

with the primary border flanked by geometrical guard-stripes of tiny red and blue triangles

Hand-knotting results in straight-lined patterns that include humans

flat-woven carpet or rug that is also used for packaging and bedding

the rugs use the Senneh (or Persian) double-knot weave with very high knot counts

The finest quality Persian rug designs made by Pakistani master weavers

Their glowing ivory groundwork is considered to be the finest in the world

all Khal Mohammadi rugs share the same basic weave

owning a Kazak rug was a sign of status

high-end antique Tabriz rugs

hence their muted

“chob” which means wood

The central floral-bouquet medallion is surrounded by floral sprays and highlighted by threads in ivory