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Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Number of knots in this rug are 324 knots per square inch. There is a depth of beauty here that rewards the eye in ways that nothing else can duplicate. The beginning of carpet weaving remains unknown, as carpets are subject to use, deterioration, and destruction by insects and rodents. Flatwoven rugs are made by tightly interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave to produce a flat surface with no pile.

These thin oriental carpets are often knotted entirely in silk, resulting in a carpet with great lustre. Prayer rugs are most commonly sold as the turkish prayer rug and the persian prayer rug. As the center of the shia theocracy, qum is one of the holiest cities in iran. The intense commercial and political rivalries of european mercantile expansion during the 400year period from about 1500 to 1900 is revealed both by official historical documents treaties, royal decrees and contracts and by more personal ones, such as the reports of traveling merchants. Persian rugs persian rug guides rug origins qum rugs. About persian qum antique oriental rugs an introduction. The iranians were among the pioneer carpet weavers of the ancient civilizations, having achieved a superlative degree of perfection through centuries of creativity and ingenuity. Carpet runners for sale melbourne blue carpet, diy carpet, carpet tiles, rugs on. Typically, the pure silk qom rugs start at about 400 kpsi and the better quality pieces should have about 700 kpsi or more like the ones you see in my galleries. An oriental rug is a heavy textile made for a wide variety of utilitarian and symbolic purposes and produced in oriental countries for home use, local sale, and export oriental carpets can be pile woven or flat woven without pile, using various materials such as silk, wool, and cotton. A figural ghom carpet from the city of ghom in iran.

Qom rugs or qum, ghom, ghum are made in the qom province of iran, around 100 km south. Woven rugs probably developed from earlier floor coverings, made of felt, or a technique known as flat weaving. Traditional rugs medallion 8x10 area rugs black cream beige persian rugs for living room rugs large 8x11. Find books about persian rugs and carpets in our rug book gallery. A good book though is invaluable in reducing how long it will take to feel comfortable with the topic. Persian rugs are famous within the carpet marketplace, standing renowned for their beautiful works all over. Around that time, rug merchants from kashan began to move their looms to the oasis of qum. Silk rugs are the most splendid, and often most valuable of all handmade rugs. The eighth imams sister is buried in a magnificent mausoleum that is found in this city. With their richness of detail and their high knot density, ghom carpets are regarded as being among the most beautiful and the most exclusive persian carpets available. We can speculate about the cause and effect but the best of qum rugs rivals the best of anywhere in iran. The history of the qum silk rug goes back to the 1930s when carpet. Because this is when the incredible art of rug weaving started. Oriental rugs made today are handwoven in substantially the same manner as that of the earliest surviving example.

Learn more rugs of rare beauty from midwestern collections. Buy yilong 5x8 vintage persian carpet traditional handmade oriental qum. Exclusive collection of persian qum qom rugs treasure. Whether or not this actually is a true persian qum or chinese knock off will affect appeal, but not necessarily value if its not a silk blend with art silk or all art silk. Rare persian silk ghom rug signed jamshidi fine qum green masterpiece 10 x 4please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. How many different types of persian rugs are there there are many persian rug styles, and in a moment well take a look at all the different types of persian carpets available to begin, lets look at the 3 main oriental rug styles to do this, well have to go back in time. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.

But the tradition became a major art form during the. Weaving history surprisingly, qum oriental rugs have only been woven since the 1930s. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript gospel book in. Although, qum rugs differ in that they do not have their own distinct and. The weavings show the richcolour palette of natural dyes, which have mellowed for over 100 years. Their silk designs are one of a kind, and for anyone looking to make their first persian rug purchase, the kashan is a fantastic choice. Large qum carpet paisley design, persia, circa 50 years old, woolcotton, approx. Oriental carpets can be pile woven or flat woven without pile, using various materials such as silk, wool, and cotton. The history of rugs covers about the same time span as human history because people have been using rugs since the early days of mankind. As such, the early history of antique oriental rugs in india is quite unclear. Qum rugs are commonly made in smaller sizes due to the amount of time these rugs require to be made along with the availability of the materials needed. This beautiful rugs are majestic from any angles you look at it.

Qum rugs are typically made of very fine silk pile woven on a wool or cotton foundation and using a persian type knot. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. From the safavieh collection oval antique persian rug in dark teal, light teal and green. Qom rugs or qum, ghom, ghum are made in the qom province of iran, around 100 km south of tehran. The origin of silk rug is actually coming from kashan back in 19th century when few of the rug merchant realized that this city has significant. Age and origin are stated from the source without any adjustment. Pure silk rugs have been made in tabriz, kashan and other cities in iran, but the city of qum also known as qom, quom or ghom is the most notable producer of silk persian rugs woven with the luminescent fiber. Large selection of pure silk qum persian rugs in all shapes and sizes from4001500 kpsi.

View our highly decorative qum rugs the holy city of qum qom, or ghom is located 100km south of tehran in the centre of iran and is rich in history. Qum oriental rugs qom, ghom, ghum, ghoun, kum are woven in qum, a large city in iran, 90 miles south of isfahan and about 60 miles south of teheran, the capital city of the iranian government. It is the second most holy city in iran and an important teological centre with extensive education of priests. Qum rugs are handwoven in the family workshops of the city of qum, northwestcentral iran. A study of the asymmetrically knotted yomuts and pieces attributed to the ersari. If early aryan rulers in india created any carpets like their nomadic iranian and persian relatives did, no trace of them has ever been found. They are amongst the most expensive rugs in the world and are highly collectible. The technical production of qom rugs is similar to those of kashan. Persian carpets were first mentioned around 400 bc, by the greek author xenophon in his book anabasis. This, of course, is part of their enormous aesthetic appeal. Dec 19, 2008 generally, qum rugs should be pretty close to perfect, so an imperfect one is considered less desirable. The smooth silk threads make it easier to produce very fine knots, and the lustrous, smooth material brings out the delicate craftsmanship. History of oriental rugs history of antique rugs rug.

The fabric of life presents a pictorial journey around persia, showing the vast range of carpets woven in persia from about 1850 to the third quarter of the 20th century. Feedback directory price results news help consign classic site. The origin of silk rug is actually coming from kashan back in 19th century when few of the rug merchant realized that this city has significant potential to produce silk rug due to its location. The difference between them is the knot type used to weave and motifs. However, the pure silk rugs of qum are the citys most famous exports. The design has been originated from a province in iran called qom which is 300km south of tehran and known for their high quality rugs. The patterns are very intricate and usually consist of blue or green intertwined branches with tiny flowers woven on a white or light ivory background. Many rugs use design motifs that trace their origin back hundreds of years, yet remain as timely, and as beautiful, as ever.

So while tehran is the center of the government the holy city of qum is the center of the shia theocracy. However, by the thirteen century, muslims conquered northern india. Qum silk persian rug exclusive collection of rugs and tableau rugs treasure gallery qum silk persian rug you pay. Later, this sepulchral monument was rebuilt and enlarged. When you use silk as a raw material in carpet making, you usually do so because you want a particularly good quality product. This important book on these persian nomadic rugs includes the areas tribal structures. Nain 34 x 51 nain 82 x 111 nain 33 x 410 nain 33 x 48. Although not traditionally a centre of production, rugs woven in the past hundred years are amongst the best quality on the market today, only rivaled by the likes of bijar, nain and isfahan. Little wonder, down the centuries, everyone from heads of state to the worlds taste setters, the wealthy.

If its in the field, this will be more detrimental to value. Get the best deals on antique qum silk rugs when you shop the largest online selection at. Small silk persian hunting scene qum rug 49412 by nazmiyal view this intricate. She was called an angel for her renowned kindness, and shah safi i built a grave mosque for this saint. Learn more a catalogue of turkoman and beluch weavings from a bygone era. One cannot learn the topic from a book, one must learn from the things themselves. Exclusive antique persian qum rugs, oriental wool, silk carpets for sale in nyc. I had it appraised when i returned, for insurance purposes, and the guy where i took it didnt have much experience with qum. On a rare occasion, qum rugs can sometimes be found in larger sizes. Worlds largest gallery shop of authentic, oriental, best quality extra large area rugs, runner rugs.

This book provides a complete rug manufacturers list, and is peppered with lavish photographs of oriental rugs from turkey, central asia, iran, china, and tibet. The educational rug photogallery with qum rugs is one of the first published sections of jozan magazine. See more ideas about rugs on carpet, rugs and carpet. Small sizes range around 7x10 feet while larger pieces start from 10x15 feet and sometimes more. Scholars have found mentions of woven rugs dating to the persian sassanid dynasty 224 641 c. Kashan, nain, qum, kerman, tabriz, bakhtiari, senneh, malayer and. Qum silk persian rug exclusive collection of rugs and. An oriental rug is a heavy textile made for a wide variety of utilitarian and symbolic purposes and produced in oriental countries for home use, local sale, and export. Qum, the namesake for the qum rug, is considered to be a holy city that is located 100 km south of tehran in the center of iran. Design, materials, dyeing, and weaving are all major factors in the persian prayer rug and are what make each rug a part of. The islamic republic of iran is a theocracy, meaning that the religious leader oversees the government.

Generally, qum rugs should be pretty close to perfect, so an imperfect one is considered less desirable. As the city gains in importance the quality of carpets improves as well. The intense commercial and political rivalries of european mercantile expansion during the 400year period from about 1500 to 1900 is revealed both by official historical documents treaties, royal decrees and contracts and by more personal ones, such as. Nearby a dried up river, about 150 kilometres south of teheran lies the city of ghom. These exclusive carpets are usually highly detailed due to the fineness of the silken thread resulting in ultra high knot densities as high as one million knots per square meter. The holy city of qum qom, or ghom is located 100km south of tehran in the centre of iran and is rich in history. After the town of maschad, qum is one of the most important shiite pilgrimage towns.

Aug 1, 2015 i saw this wonderful small 2x3 rug in cie ltd in new delhi in 2005. Exquisite very fine signed persian qum rug essie carpets. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Examples range in size from pillow to large, roomsized carpets, and include carrier bags, floor. This book shows the vast range and quality of carpets woven in persia from. There are various styles and titles of persian carpets among them is the kashan, one of the oldest and finest on the market. This is a handmade kashmir pure silk on cotton rug. The history of persian rugs persian carpet a culmination of artistic magnificence dates back to 2,500 years ago. Silk qum tree of life rug signed, persia, circa 30 years old, pure silk, approx. Theres a huge chapter on persian rugs, followed by a chapter on turkish rugs. Animal hides, in addition to being used for clothing, were used as rugs on the floor of a familys hut or shelter. Carpet weaving in qum is relatively recent, with early examples of qum production dating to the early 1930s. Although rug weaving in qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years, the luxurious silk and wool rugs of qom are known for their high quality and are regarded among the most expensive in the world. Jun 03, 2011 weavers in qum also use wool and cotton.

Nain rugs are high quality with, very fine quality wool and a knot count of about 300 kpsi to 700 kpsi. The history of the qum silk rug goes back to the 1930s when carpet merchants from kashan moved their looms down the historic trade routes to the neighboring oasis of qum, which is located roughly 90 miles south of tehran. Persian qum rugs are often considered as investment, because their value is constantly. A history of rug and carpet making offers practical advice on assessing and buying oriental rugs and carpets. There are 348 illustrations of extremely high quality, making the book itself a very beautiful object. Persian 100% silk qum qom rug 700 kpsi 3x5 signed, new like condition c. Even though the majority of qum rugs are made of the lower quality wool type, it is the pure silk carpets that have earned such a high reputation as being some of the finest persian rugs. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

Persian qum silk rugtree of life design product not available inspiration only. Images in the qum rug gallery are published with permission from auction. Oh, my persian rug appraisal was waayyy off anandtech. The essence of persian carpets, woven in oriental history. Exclusive collection of persian qom qum rugs qom is known for a holly city in iran and produces world finest silk persian rug. See more ideas about persian, rugs and rugs on carpet. The turkish and the persian prayer rug islam hashtag.