Persian Qum Silk Rug - 0.78x0.61 Square

Persian Qum Silk Rug - 0.78x0.61 SquareThis carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of gold and yellow to create a sense of luxury and beauty. It is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum. It has a central medallion shape and the yellow colours appear in many places creating much elegance style and continuity. Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the

At the beginning of the century

639 kilometres from Tehran

In the city and its surroundings carpets are manufactured with a pattern that is easily recognized

alongside light green and azure

near Dasht-e-Kavir

and durability

known for its strength

Qum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world

dark blue or even green backgrounds

Two of the most famous carpets in existence today are a pair of Persian carpets from Ardabil

tan and blue

and yellows