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

Colours are typically ivory

who have passed down the skill from generation to generation since the Mogul rule of the Indian subcontinent in the 16th century

These medium-clipped wool pile rugs are generally woven on a cotton warp with one weft

From facial wrinkles in humans to rippling muscles in animals

It relates to the dyes found in wood

The skilled Qashqai weavers who make these rugs are highly regarded for their expressive craftsmanship and attention to detail

The most recognizable characteristic of the Sarouk Persian rug is a distinct blue weft

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

The themes usually originate from the Tree of Life

without the characteristic slits of a kilim

influenced by the Persian varieties

the designs are fashioned after khorjin