Persian Najafabad

Persian NajafabadDescription Pending

Larger rugs feature Turkish Memling guls

straight medallions

but the pattern is almost always one of repeating columns of Turkmen 'gul' or 'fil pai' (elephant prints) in undertones of deep red

hence their loose or moderate weave

and carpets can feature medallion

hard-wearing

seven-sided centre medallion that has smaller diamond shapes at either end

creating rugs that are tightly packed

burnt orange

The bold design of the Heriz rug originated with the Mongols

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

but is the pink in the weft that defines these rugs and creates their unique appearance