Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.56 x 2.23 tribal

Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.56 x 2.23 tribalNajafabad 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

Araak rugs are hand-woven Persian pieces made in Araak (formerly known as Sultanabad)

Turkish Anatolian Karz Karz oriental rugs are woven in the city of Kars

but the traditional and most typical is that of the octagonal elephant's foot (Bukhara) print

perfect for any room

The central medallion is an elongated circle in shape and is a combination of lighter olive and reds

Both men and women partake in the art of weaving tribal area rugs both for their personal use and for commercial purposes

A magnificent Persian KASHMAR carpet with a lozenge-shaped central medallion

Isfahan is a city in central Iran that is of great importance in Persian history and was one of the world's most famous art centres

or three pendant-shaped medallions mostly in an Open Field background

The rug has a central medallion and open field pattern

whilst in harmony is also alive

and yellows