Ushak rugs have been in production since the 15th century with superb wools and natural dyes. Unlike other Turkish rugs, Ushak rugs influenced after Persian rugs and they woven with Ghiordies knots and all double knotted, their design is feature intricate motifs of vines and leaves and typically based on geometric motifs.
One of the sign of original Mohtasham rug which named "Mohtasham Father" and also showing in this particular rug is the silk edge rapping. Other indications are the fine weave and fine short cut pile, also the special magnificent colors.
. “Mohtasham Father “ refers to Kashan rugs made from c.1882 until 1914 woven in a particular atelier with a specific quality wool like English and Australian Merino wool, made by Hajji Mollah Hassan Mohtasham and his skilled weaver.
These rugs had a velvety short pile and tight knotting.
The special significant of this amazing rug is the beauty of the design which features plants and three in water, sea or ocean, also the blue background color is features sea water. The softens of angora wool complicating the spectacular charm of this Ushak carpet.
A tree of life Bijar carpet is describe a tall tree which is believed to have grown out of the center of the world, living for centuries, knowing the secrets of the world, and being close to the universal powers. It is a tree, which is regarded as the stairs of human journey from the underground to the sky, its knots grasping the world and its branches hosting the birds of Paradise. Denoting life. This tree to envoy endless happiness.
Bidjar is a town in Persian Kurdistan and the production of rugs made mostly in weavers home and not in the work shop.
A sumptuous array of vines and palmettes repeats across the field . The vines are arranged in regular rhythms to form an allover pattern of adjacent ogival compartments. But amidst the rich subordinate floral detail within these compartments and the uniform ivory color across the field. A beautiful Abrash through one end of the rug.
Tabriz carpets are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty.
