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

Once the rug is allowed to dry the wool shrinks and tightens the knots causing the rug to be extremely dense and durable

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

Kashmir and other areas of the region

carpet weaving was a women's profession in Karabakh (although there were some renowned male weavers)

each Patchwork is visually arresting and completely unique

Possibly the finest of all Afghan tribal rugs

The most recognizable characteristic of the Sarouk Persian rug is a distinct blue weft

are given the name Mood

The pile is cut thin on these hard-wearing rugs

the 'flatweave' kilim is almost identical top and bottom

and also by Tibetan refugees living in Nepal

are characteristic of the Afghan Faryab Ghalmori rug