Persian Shiraz

Persian ShirazThe lovely and highly geometrically patterned textiles made by the Shahsavan tribe a large group living a nomadic lifestyle in Northeastern Persia are referred to as Shahsavan (Saveh) rugs. It was the Persian kings of the 17th century that resettled the Shahsavan tribes from their home in Central Asia, which accounts for the similarity in style between Shahsavan rugs and those developed by the Turkomans and tribes from Central Asia. A rectilinear

beige and dark blue

unique sheen and striking appearance

The medallion stands out on a solid open field

the Khorjin tribal rug features the 'diamond of life' motif or other diamond patterns

thick and hardwearing

These carpets have an antique look similar to natural wood colour in response to modern fashion

and those manufactured before 1920 were often tied on a wool warp

Moroccan rugs are renowned for their bold tribal designs

undyed natural wool makes it soft and comfortable underfoot

with ivory

and carpets can feature medallion

although some weavers use a silk or silk and wool weft with a Kurd wool/silk blend for the short pile