Persian Qum Pure Silk Rug

Highly detailed fine silk Qum Rug. Beautifully woven with a rich red background, with accents and detials woven in cream ivory and brown colours. The design features a highly detailed, symmetrica,l tree of life design with animal motifs featured throughout. This unique design is then enclosed by an extensively detailed repeat pattern border. This fine silk rug was constructed in 1970s however is still in beautiful condition with a thick silk pile. The construction of Qum rugs started to take off in the 1930s. The Qum rug patterns traditionally feature central medallions with designs that resemble the ceilings of traditional mosques. Qum rug designs also frequently feature animal scenes with rich colour ways. Qum rugs are hand knotted with pure silk because of this the Qum is highly known as one of the finest, high quality silk rugs in the world. Perfect for use as a bedroom rug, living room rug or large entrance way rug.