Persian Ardakan Rug - 2.90 x 2.00 AT-TY-32 Turkaman

Persian Ardakan Rug - 2.90 x 2.00 AT-TY-32 TurkamanArdakan rugs originate from Ardakan, in the northwest corner of Yazd Province, known for its fabulous Persian carpets, is also historically a center of camel raising. Although it is located between Yazd and Nain, its influence comes primarily from Kashan. Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd, Josheghan, Khomaine, Najafabad, Taleghan, and Veramin, still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th

accompanied by lovely guard borders

The symbolism of the tree of life is most profound in Persian carpets and is a visible and delightful reminder to the viewer of truth and understanding being a direct path to heaven

The colours are soft and fresh

orange and deep blue

is on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London

In the late 19th century

Pakistani Bokhara rugs are woven in many colors

It is at this level of understanding that this carpet's beauty may be truly appreciated

Heriz and Gorawan are only 2 of them

This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of red and floral colours

Afghan rug

which sits on the high plateau of central Northwestern Iran