Persian Turkmen Wool Rug - 2.80x2.00 Balouchi

Persian Turkmen Wool Rug - 2.80x2.00 BalouchiA Turkmen rug (Trkmen haly or Turkoman carpet) is a type of handmade floor covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia. The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran. They are used for various purposes, including tent rugs, door hangings and bags of various sizes. A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic

Tabass rugs and carpets are characterized by curvilinear patterns similar to Nain

brightly coloured and have a thick pile

This stunning handmade carpet comes from the city of qum and is made of silk

located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan

It has a characteristic niche at one end

This beautiful carpet has a silk foundation and a curvilinear design with a beautiful central medallion and with 2 lanterns extending lengthways out from that centre

handmade from silk

Design and colour been used in these carpets are unique and very durable

A central centre medallion sets the tone in many cases

made in the district of Meymeh

The colour and motifs of this carpet are wonderful

Peter Faeghi has shared this lineage with thousands of Australians