Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 4.00 x 2.75 Turkaman

Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 4.00 x 2.75 TurkamanNajafabad rugs originate from Najafabad, located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan. As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving, Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates. Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city, but rather to the region. The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz

It has a delightful combinations of colours and motifs

The quality of these rugs is good and they are made with very soft wool making them very pleasant to walk on

located in the central western region of Iran

decorative fabrics used for rugs

This is because of the geniuses of their designers

It has a central medallion creating a central focus point

The patterns and shapes are magnificent

Some Gabehs woven by the Lurs have pile on both sides

and is of the same colours as the spandrels and guard borders

In the late 19th century

This is a truly beautiful silk carpet form the city of Tabriz

a rug can be considered a cultural item