Persian Qum Kourk Rug - 2.90x1.43 Tribal

Persian Qum Kourk Rug - 2.90x1.43 TribalQum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high. In the past and at present, Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk, Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets. Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch. The majority are small, very fine, and beautiful; so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are usually highly curvilinear, but they sometimes

This gives the carpet great presence

it has beautiful tones of yellows and reds

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of shades and tones of the colours green and blue/grey

and despite that

which makes them perfect companions in everyday life

with Turkestan tribal influences

It has a central medallion with two patterns sting each end of it length ways

Various vegetable and other natural dyes are used to produce the rich colors

Afshar carpets are valued world-wide as quality tribal rugs and are highly sought after

The combination of colours and patterns is a work of genius

Red (especially plum) is favoured

is the most prominent feature of this rug