{"product_id":"persian-qum-1-30-x-1-02","title":"Persian - Qum - 1.30 x 1.02","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a magnificent prayer rug made of silk from the city of Qum. It has beautiful use of colours. \u003cspan class=\"yiv3322266514\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yiv3322266514\"\u003ePrayer rugs are characterised by the prayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yiv3322266514\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"yiv3322266514md-dictionary-link yiv3322266514mw yiv3322266514md-dictionary-tt-off\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/niche\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"\u003eniche\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yiv3322266514\"\u003e, or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yiv3322266514\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"yiv3322266514ref38847\" class=\"yiv3322266514\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"yiv3322266514md-crosslink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/mihrab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"\u003emihrab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yiv3322266514\"\u003e, an arch-shaped design at one end of the carpet. The mihrab, which probably derives from the prayer niche in mosques, must point toward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yiv3322266514\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"yiv3322266514md-crosslink yiv3322266514autoxref\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Mecca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMecca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yiv3322266514\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yiv3322266514\"\u003ewhile the rug is in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv7779470593\"\u003eQom 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv7779470593\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv7779470593\"\u003eThe rugs from Qum ‘walk on the shoulders of giants’. Because they are relatively new arrivals to the art of carpet design and weaving, they have drawn inspiration from the best carpet weavers, and often have produced rugs superior to those from which they have drawn inspiration.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv7779470593\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv7779470593\"\u003eThese carpets are regarded as being among the most beautiful and the most exclusive Persian carpets available. They are often knotted entirely in silk, resulting in a carpet with great lustre. The fine silk thread used makes it possible to produce incredibly detailed patterns.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Faeghi family are the name you can trust. They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations. For more than 50 years, Peter Faeghi has shared this lineage with thousands of Australians, offering them authentic works of art to enliven and enrich their homes. All carpets are guaranteed.  With showrooms in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin, you can buy your carpets from us with confidence.\r\n\r\nAll of Persian Carpet Gallery carpets are supplied with certificate of originality. You can also exchange the rugs at any of our stores across Australia.\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCall 1800 200 028 or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pcgpayafter.com\/contact\"\u003eWrite to Us\u003c\/a\u003e if you have any questions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n","brand":"Persian Carpet Gallery ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47858874646679,"sku":"LMQ-101-000215","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0466\/9302\/3895\/files\/IMG_5081.jpg?v=1780254200","url":"https:\/\/pcgaustralia.com\/products\/persian-qum-1-30-x-1-02","provider":"Persian Carpet Gallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}