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,

also known as Qashqai Saddlebag rugs

the Gabbeh (from the Persian word meaning raw

Gabbeh carpets are thicker and more coarse than other Persian carpets

sometimes with a rose motif or single (and sometimes multiple) medallions

talented nomads wove stunning

As hard-wearing as they are distinctive

luminous wool shorn from local sheep and dyed with roots and vegetables

These rugs are crafted using traditional weaving techniques to create a tight and durable pile

Evidence that the younger generations were encouraged to try their hand at weaving exists in many of the antique rugs from this region

the Kurdish rug industry is concentrated in Afghanistan and Iranian Kurdistan and the styling of these rugs

one of the things that sets antique Malayer rugs apart is an exquisitely detailed border that almost rivals the equally complex patterns within the field

burgundy and navy blue