Persian Shiraz

Persian ShirazThe lovely and highly geometrically patterned textiles made by the Shahsavan tribe a large group living a nomadic lifestyle in Northeastern Persia are referred to as Shahsavan (Saveh) rugs. It was the Persian kings of the 17th century that resettled the Shahsavan tribes from their home in Central Asia, which accounts for the similarity in style between Shahsavan rugs and those developed by the Turkomans and tribes from Central Asia. A rectilinear

Beautiful rugs that mirror the traditional bordered Bidjar style of rug with a mohi (fish) medallion in the center

The unique design characteristics of Karaja rugs distinguish them from other Northwestern Persian (Iranian) rugs and carpets

with a central

southernmost Caucasus

Turkemistan and Afghanistan

Herati (the most common) and Boteh or all-over florals

all Khal Mohammadi rugs share the same basic weave

with smaller motifs

birthdays or any special occasion

shrubs and leaves

Persian Qum rugs vary widely

Kazak rugs feature distinct design patterns/motifs with geometric composition and tribal characteristics