Persian Arak Rug - 2.05 x 1.35 tabriz

Persian Arak Rug - 2.05 x 1.35 tabrizMagnificent floral motifs are highlighted by the central medallion and guard borders, creating a beautiful sense of balance. This carpet's vibrant floral sprays and versatile style suit both modern and traditional interiors. Arak rugs are hand woven Persian pieces made in Arak (formerly known as Sultanabad), the capital city of the province of Markaz, which sits on the high plateau of central Northwestern Iran. These carpets are beautiful and unique

There are old carpets in private homes

It is a wool carpet from the city of Tabriz

The carpet is made by hand and comes from the city of Tabriz

Kashmar rugs originate from Kashmar

The impact of this carpet is huge and its design and beauty are exceptional

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow gold base colours of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

particularly reds

the tribal group Afshar migrated from their origins in Central Asia to settle in Iranian Azerbaijan

or other natural dyes from the land

The rugs are known in the antique market from the early nineteenth century

Colours are varied and often vivid ivory and white being the popular colours for the field

In contrast to other Shiraz carpets these are harder wearing