Persian Lilian

Persian LilianIt 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, thick

Prayer niches are the dominant pattern and motifs are largely geometrical

These long runners feature simple geometric patterns

Usually small and intended for use in homes and temples

The wool is lustrous

Afghan Mori rugs are stunning carpets with intricate patterns that combine reds

Diamond-shaped medallions are most often used

each rug is carefully hand dyed using a variety of techniques

Small animals or floral elements are sometimes incorporated

they are Iran's best-known nomadic carpets

Characterized by their own carpet motifs and designs

) Named after the village where it is crafted

some have a central medallion that resembles a star or hexagon