Persian Lori

Persian LoriIt 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,

resulting in a thick

copper tones

living in tribes away from the city and practicing the traditions of their ancestors

Handmade Tibetan carpets are made in Tibet

once the centre for Turkish carpet production – in the 13th century and were heavily influenced by the Greeks

structural strength and enormous weight

Master weavers in Tabriz are among the most skilled in Persia and

The loom is kept consistently wet during the long process of weaving and combed down tightly

Maimana rugs are un-dyed

These carpets are extremely durable because of the strong wefts used in the process of knotting The contemporary design is extremely popular

the 'flatweave' kilim is almost identical top and bottom

burgundy and navy blue