Descriptions of the patterns and designs of Oriental and Persian area rugs. http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html Shopping http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:49:57 -0600 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:49:41 -0600 Usually mid-size to large, and characterized by their curvilinear patterns including medallions, hunting patterns, prayer, and pictorial designs, Tabriz Persian Rugs are famous for their wide range of patterns and styles, such as the famous 'Mahi' one of the most elegant. Tabriz wool rugs, and typically feature http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#tabriz http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/tabriz.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:47:10 -0600 Available in All Sizes, this Persian carpet features patterns that are very similar to Caucasian rugs, but with more design and objects woven into the borders. Ardabil rugs go well with contemporary, traditional, and modern decors and particularly well in homes with a http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#ardabil http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/ardabil.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:47:03 -0600 Available in a variety of sizes, traditional Bakhtiari rugs are famous for their beautiful wool garden carpet Khesti design, decorated with trees-of-life, birds, flowers and animals, Color schemes include many shades of brown, rust, yellow ochre, bottle green, beige http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#bakhtiari http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/bakhtiari.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:46:54 -0600 The majority of Isfahan rugs are in the small and mid-size class, although they are available up to 10 by 18 feet. A frequently used design on Isfahan Persian rugs features a large round medallion. Other popular designs include pictorials, and http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#isfahan http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/isfahan.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:46:44 -0600 The majority of Kashan rugs are mid-size and are known by a single medallion in the center and Persian floral motifs including arabesques, flower stems, palmettos, rosettes, and blossom and leaf motifs, forming extremely dense patterns. Extremely dense Persian knots are http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#kashan http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/kashan.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:46:37 -0600 Small to mid-size works of art, very soft and lush, it is as common to see a Turkoman Persian carpet hanging on the wall as on the floor. Turkoman designs depict the glorious history of Persia, the ruins of Persepolis, pillars of wisdom, landscapes, http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#turkoman http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/turkoman.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:46:31 -0600 Usually Large but generally more affordable than many other types of Persian carpets, Mashad Persian rugs have a few unique characteristics such as their elongated corners; the exclusive use of deep red for the background and dark blue for the medallion, corners, and http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#mashad http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/mashad.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:46:20 -0600 Most frequently seen in mid to large size, the Sarough Area Rugs designs are usually elegant floral vines. These one-of-a-kind masterpieces will harmonize with any décor of your home. Due to the extraordinary quality of craftsmanship and http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#sarough http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/sarough.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:46:13 -0600 Kerman Persian Rugs feature a main border and central medallion in an intricately-detailed, ornate architectural or floral theme. Kerman Persian carpet materials can be all wool, all silk, or a combination of wool and silk. Famous for their large sizes but http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#kerman http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/kerman.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:46:07 -0600 Antique Persian carpets in the Heriz style will have different designs on quite a plain background in various shades of blue, turquoise, brown, and beige. Newer Heriz Persian carpets are very distinctive, using http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#heriz http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/heriz.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:46:02 -0600 Known for Unique designs and Large size, Kashmar Persian Rugs usually tell the story of a significant event in Persian history with views of the ancient ruins, sculptures of kings, and birds and animals from the Rubayat of Omar Khayam. There are http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#kashmar http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/kashmar.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:45:56 -0600 The majority are mid-size, but larger sizes of Handwoven Wool & Silk Nain Persian carpets are available. Their unique feature is that they use more animal motifs, especially birds, in the background. The Islimi design also features prominently. A distinguishing characteristic is http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#nain http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/nain.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:45:17 -0600 Gabbeh are Fine Wool Rugs. Each one is a totally unique one-of-a-kind work of art with no design being reused. Gabbeh wool rugs are extremely simple and geometric, available in a variety of sizes, although the majority of them are small. Birds, people and http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/descriptions.html/#gabbeh http://www.bargainbasements.com/area-rugs/view/gabbeh.php Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:45:11 -0600