Persian Mood Rug - 4.08x3.15 Rug - Ah 392 classic

Persian Mood Rug - 4.08x3.15 Rug - Ah 392 classicBirjand rugs originate from Birjand. Located in the southern part of the Province of Khorasan, it has a history dating back more than 2000 years. Its population of nearly 120,000 people own approximately 18,000 carpet looms weaving magnificent area rugs reputed to be the finest produced in eastern Iran. The knot style used on Birjand rugs is the Persian asymmetrical knot, due in large part to the fact that area rugs woven with this knot tend to be

Taoist and Buddhist influences can also be seen

the colours are relaxed

The outer guard border is a softer combination of colours

There is in its design a depiction of a gateway into paradise and the overall theme is very much one of family unity against the backdrop of the immensity of the universe

It is a central medallion carpet with flowers and vines everywhere

handmade from silk

Wheels of Life

In order to weave the extremely compacted rug

Anatolia had been known for carpets with stylized animal and geometric designs

The harmony and balance of this carpet is spell binding

is on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London

Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk