Persian Qom Silk Rug - 0.71 x 0.53 SquareQum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world. The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high. In the past and at present, Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk, Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets. Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch. The majority are small, very fine, and beautiful; so many people hang them on the wall. The patterns are usually highly curvilinear, but they sometimes
It has four central medallions with flowers and vines everywhere
but the shape rests in an elliptical shape motif
Malayer is known to weave the finest rustic rugs and runners in the province
The colours of the medallion appear also in the main and inner and out guard borders
coming from the Quchan County in Razavi Khorasan Province
There is much beauty and harmony in the elongated central medallions surrounded by flowers carpet
The majority of the weavers are from the Afshar tribe
It is difficult not to get excited by this magnificent rug
It has earthy rustic colours
Local artisans use Persian knots which offer greater precision
Pakistan-Bochara and Indo Gabbeh
In contrast to other Shiraz carpets these are harder wearing
