Persian Yalameh Shiraz

Persian Yalameh 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

these highly skilled

these wool carpets are perfect for heavy traffic areas in the home and are in high demand due to their superb quality

plushy feel underfoot

Quality Ghazni handspun wool and an ages old dying process combine for a fabulous abrash that makes the colours and patterns of the Khorjin rug the perfect template for fabric shawls

The field is usually red

traditional one-way tribal symbols

Chobi rugs have unique characteristics that differentiate them from others carpets

with some antique examples feeling almost velvety

000 years ago

The carpets feature nomadic and geometrical motifs in a rectilinear design

“chob” which means wood

Traditionally