Oriental handmade rug Qum - IRAN 150 x 55 cm, circa
Qum is the oldest holy city for Shiite Muslims. Evidence of human settlements in the area date back to the 5th millennium B.C. Therefore, the city abounds in history and splendid monuments such as the sanctuary of Masumeh or the majestic mosque of Hazrate Fatemah. Even though rug production began rather recently, indeed the first looms in Qum were set up around , by a group of merchants form Kashan, the locally made rugs quickly acquired market status thanks to the fine workmanship and variety of patterns that are based on those from the Persian cities with much older traditions. Therefore, we can find Qum rugs with full-field floral designs similar to those of Isfahan or with a central medallion like the Kashans. Other Qum rugs are inspired by the panels of the Bakhtiaris: they are made more finely and with a greater wealth of details than the "originals." The boteh and zir-i-sultan have also become classic patterns in these rugs. As to colours, Qum rugs are made in a truly vast range that often includes very lively tones: red, blue, azure and cream are the most widely used for the field, although much softer shades were used in the s. Manufacture: Hand-knotted Size: 150 x 55 cm Approximate thickness: 8-10 mm Age: circa Origin: IRAN. Pile: Wool (kork)Warp: Cotton Knot density: approx. knots/m2. Notes: 100% natural colours – in good conditionDelivered with a certificate of authenticity. Fast and careful shipping via GLS/UPS (secure with tracking and insurance). Additional costs for islands (Corsica, Sicily, Greece...)! Read More