The color is balance, the darker center in opposite of the lighter border. The same way the design is balance, a very busy Herati center and a pleasant border design with running water and trees.
The tribal weavers in Malayer were often Turkish, and they employed the Turkish knot, Gourde, to weave these creations. The Gourde is a symmetrical knot, as opposed to the asymmetrical knot of many traditionally Persian creations. Additionally, antique Malayer rugs regularly enjoy a low cut pile. Weavers trimmed the pile in order to enhance the appearance of the design.
Step into the past with a captivating masterpiece for your floor - the c-1880's Fabula's antique 8' x 11'1" Oushak carpet, a true oil painting in textile form. Adorned with an allover large geometric motif design on a soothing light green-blue background, this rug is more than just a floor covering; it's a timeless work of art.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of this Oushak carpet, a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. With its good condition and professional cleaning, the rug radiates a sense of care and preservation.
Serapi rug could be also Bakshaish because of his motifs like birds in the center medallion and combination of colors, primitive design and weave. the beautiful design of birds and their egg inside of the nest. decorated with traditional patterns and loosely spaced design. a wonderful combination of tribal patterns from the Caucasus along with early Safavid influences.
This is a very fine and rear mid nineteen century Persian serapi carpet, it's all fine vegetable dyed wool and the carpet is in excellent shap.
Very unusual geometric design made in northwest Persia. The carpet portrait a central medallionand one fourth of the same medallion is in each corner of the rug.
Bakshaish, Heriz Serapi rugs made in Persia,these rugs adapt the style and feeling of the finest smaller village or tribal rugs to the scale of room-size pieces. The drawing of these rugs and carpets is always bold, geometric, dynamic, and abstract.
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.
