Qashqai Rug Patterns: Medallions, Borders and Motifs
A Qashqai rug can hold your eye at the centre and then send it wandering. A large medallion may set the composition, yet the smaller birds, flowers, diamonds and changes...
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Lilihan Rugs: History, Designs, Colours and Identification
Learn what defines Persian Lilihan rugs, where they were woven, which colours and motifs are documented, and how to compare them with Sarouk rugs.
Tabriz Rugs: History, Designs, Weaving and Identification
A source-grounded guide to Tabriz rugs, covering their historical context, design vocabulary, raj counts, materials, construction and practical identification.
Persian Mashhad Rugs: A Guide to Their Beauty, Artistry, and Design
A large Persian rug with a crimson field, curling flowers and a dark, densely patterned border might be sold as a Mashhad rug. But that description is a starting point,...
Persian Rug Appraisal: Value, Photos and What to Ask
Learn which rug value you need, how online and in-person appraisals differ, what photos to prepare and what a report can and cannot prove.