Persian Qum Silk – 1.48×1.03

This amazingly beautiful central medallion carpet, surrounded by floral motifs is an excellent example of top of the range Qum silk carpet. There is a wonderful and brilliantly balanced assortment of colours that suggests refined taste and excellence.

Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. 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.