Persian Saveh

Persian SavehThe lovely and highly geometrically patterned textiles made by the Shahsavan tribe ? a large group living a nomadic lifestyle in Northeastern Persia ? are referred to as Shahsavan (Saveh) rugs. It was the Persian kings of the 17th century that resettled the Shahsavan tribes from their home in Central Asia, which accounts for the similarity in style between Shahsavan rugs and those developed by the Turkomans and tribes from Central Asia. A rectilinear

Kashan carpets also have distinctive borders

In the 1930s

Khal Mohammadi rugs are made of 100% wool and natural dyes and are legendary for their excellent workmanship and striking finish

Named after Mahallat in Southwestern Iran

Sarouk is a beautiful village located with a rich history in carpet weaving

High quality carpets called Shahr-baff (Shahr meaning city

colours range from somber (indigo blue or red field) to vibrant with starkly contrasting orange

Within these patterns there is a lot of variety

Among the rarest and most sought after antique carpets on the international market are the exclusive 'Ivory Mahals'

luxurious feel

Khal Mohammadi rugs are named after their innovative creator

all Khal Mohammadi rugs share the same basic weave