In the living room at home, my tribal expression
is very noticeable..
I highly recommend this movie, Gabbeh,
even if you aren't learning about Persian Rugs, It is a wonderful movie.
The wonderful thing about Persian rugs is how they are tied to the Geography of the land and the
Nomadic people. What rich traditions..
Rugs featured here are from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and areas of Iran. Most of these are flat weaves, shown. The one on the couch is part flat weave and part hand knotted, a Heriz, Heris rugs include rugs from the towns of Ahar, Heris, Mehraban, Sarab, Serapi, Bakhshaish, and Gorevan. Rugs are handmade, hand knotted, with approximately 85 to 130 knots per sq inch or flatweaves.
The Suzani Stool shown or ottoman is used for meditation.
Gabbeh
I use my Atlas to find out where my rugs are made. It's been quite an education.National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World, Second Edition
The Youth edition. this is so important that children understand the world and what people in other countries have offered over millenniums
National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers, Third Edition
Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life
I highly recommend this movie, Gabbeh,
even if you aren't learning about Persian Rugs, It is a wonderful movie.
The wonderful thing about Persian rugs is how they are tied to the Geography of the land and the
Nomadic people. What rich traditions..
Rugs featured here are from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and areas of Iran. Most of these are flat weaves, shown. The one on the couch is part flat weave and part hand knotted, a Heriz, Heris rugs include rugs from the towns of Ahar, Heris, Mehraban, Sarab, Serapi, Bakhshaish, and Gorevan. Rugs are handmade, hand knotted, with approximately 85 to 130 knots per sq inch or flatweaves.
The Suzani Stool shown or ottoman is used for meditation.
- Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other Central Asia countries. Its name is from the Persian سوزن Suzanwhich means needle. Art of making such textiles in Iran is called سوزنکاری Suzankāri (needlework).
- Suzani, Shamseddin Taj-ul Shu'ara is the name of a 12th century Persian poet from Samarqand.
- Suzani, name, Aramaic means beautiful. (wikipedia)
Gabbeh
I use my Atlas to find out where my rugs are made. It's been quite an education.National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World, Second Edition
The Youth edition. this is so important that children understand the world and what people in other countries have offered over millenniums
National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers, Third Edition
Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life