The Rug Zone Web Log

They say that the many design rudiments on traditional rugs can unfold into a story.  In essence this is true, although the designs on a rug are more likely to symbolise a simple message of good will or celebration rather than an actual story. Because t… more »

Travelling from their summer pastures in the Highland of Shiraz to the winter pastures in the Persian Gulf the nomadic Qashqai tribes herd their flocks while hand weaving their traditional rugs from vegetable dyed wool. The journey of 300 miles means ma… more »