Ghom (Qum) silk 10344

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Country of origin: Persia

Width: 105cm

Length: 161cm

Silk Ghom {Qum) 150 kilometres south of Teheran lies the city of Ghom. It is the second most holy city in Iran and an important theological centre with extensive education of priests. The eighth imam’s sister is buried in a magnificent mausoleum that is found in this city.

The manufacturing of carpets began at the of the 20th century. Carpets from Ghom are known for their fine workmanship with pile in wool or silk. They are often manufactured with high knot density and have varied patterns, borrowed from different areas in Iran. Sometimes details are tied in silk. It is also common with carpets manufactured entirely of silk, Silk-Ghom.



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