Oriental rugs

Oriental rugs

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Oriental rugs

Ziegler and Co.

Home furnishings; Oriental rugs

A company from Manchester England which exported a large number of rugs from Iran to Europe from the mid 19th century until the early 20th century. Persian rugs were designed according to western ...

Qultog

Home furnishings; Oriental rugs

A town in northwest Iran known for small Kurdish rugs having a medallion surrounded with small geometric and animal figures throughout the field. Foundation is cotton and rugs are double wefted.

A city of northwest central Iran which is famous for very finely knotted silk rugs. Production began in the 1930's and most popular designs include floral medallions, all over designs, trees of life, ...

rollakans

Home furnishings; Oriental rugs

Flat woven rugs of Swedish designs made in Portugal. The name literally translates as "back cover", and these rugs were originally used as wall hangings in the old days in Scandinavian cabins to keep ...

Sabzevar

Home furnishings; Oriental rugs

A town in northeastern Iran which produces rugs similar to mashad rugs. Designs are usually of a center medallion on a red ground with vases in the corners. Asymmetrical knots on cotton foundation ...

Safavid

Home furnishings; Oriental rugs

Persian dynasty which ruled 1502-1736 who are renowned as patrons of Oriental rug design.

salatshak

Home furnishings; Oriental rugs

A hexagonal weaving of rugs, the exact function of which is controversial. The mihrab-like designs of many examples have led some writers to suggest that they are prayer rugs hut several specialists ...