HANDMADE RUG - Baluch rugs are tribal hand-woven rugs made in the southern part of Persia by nomadic Baluch tribes. The majority of Baluch rugs are woven in the province Sistan-Baluchistan, which sits on the extreme Southeast boundaries of Persia. Colours of Baluch rugs are usually predominantly a rich burgundy with some very dark navy blue and accents of ivory. They frequently have either an overall pattern, or a prayer rug design. Any Baluch Persian rug is one of a kind and has absolutely no duplicates anywhere in the world. Being of tribal and often nomadic origin the Baluch rugs are generally small in size, typically limited to a length of 8 ft. Often using wool pile and foundation the rugs are resilient, however due to the materials used and the circumstances of the weavers the knot count is generally low with about 60-180 knots per square inch (KPSI).The people of Baluchistan are descendants of Turkmen weavers and they are amongst the poorest in the in Persia. Low wages and tribal lifestyles mean that Balouch rugs are some of the best value for money carpets from Persia. FREE DELIVERY ON THIS RUG within UK mainland.
HANDMADE RUG - Fine Old Turkaman. The TURKMEN tribe live in many sections of IRAN and have geometric patterns. The main indication or characteristics of TURKMEN rugs is the repeated "Gul" motif. The quality of this rug is excellent and they are among the most gorgeous carpets.
HANDMADE RUG - SHIRAZ rugs are of good quality and have excellent visibility. They are durable and are great for places that people walk often. These rugs and carpets are much stronger than city rugs. It has a very warm look, resulting in rich and beautiful look, warm underfoot and velvety feel.
HANDMADE RUG - Shiraz gives its name to rugs, which are woven in the small villages and towns,
which surround it, brought into the city to be sold. They are also made by some
of the local tribes, such as the Qashquai, whose best work is moreover more
finely and tightly knotted than those of Shiraz. Shiraz rugs are characterised
by a deep wine-red colour. This rug is a unique piece tribal art.
HANDMADE RUG - Sumak is a comparatively rare type of Kilim, deriving its name from the old town of SHEMAKJA. Sumak is NOT a Kilim. However, both have flat-woven style. Sumak has embroidered and its embroidery threads are not cut off at the back. Sumak has a shaggy, erratic collection of loose ends or strands of wool. The wefts strands (serving a decorative role rather than the structural role of knotted carpets) are threaded through a number of warp strands and then looped back. All Sumak have geometric pattern with many tribal motifs all around. Usually the motifs are small birds. Sumak are excellent with contemporary, traditional and modern decors.
