Persian Lori

Persian LoriIt is the semi nomadic Kudish people of Markad ? living in tribes away from the city and practicing the traditions of their ancestors ? that weave the tribal Lilian rug. With their practical value as a floor covering that could be sold in times of difficulty, these rugs were not initially made to be sold, but rather as a dowry item. With a cotton warp and a cotton or high quality coarse wool weft, these one of a kind antique Lilian rugs are heavy,

resulting in a thick

as Hamadan

Using the same design as Tabriz rugs

It is flat-woven

Known also as the Qashqai Saddlebag

you will notice that only straight lines are used in the representation of the patterns

the Qum's construction is distinctive and technically excellent

the Kazak rug was a symbol of wealth

The kilim rug is steeped in tradition

These beautifully coloured

a unit of the Esari people

The central floral-bouquet medallion is surrounded by floral sprays and highlighted by threads in ivory