c1940s Antique Tribal Persian Josheghan Rug 9.2x12.2

Josheghan, also known as Maymeh, is a small village north of Isfahan in Central Iran. They usually have a main diamond medallion, embedded within another medallion, embedded within another one and so on for few times. The main color is usually a rich burgundy accented with many blues, green and ivories.
The 18th century saw elaborate homes being built by the Khans in the Chahar Mahal valley. The decorative gardens within became a symbol of status and pride, and thus, became a focal point for weavers. In the late 19th century, oil was found on their land, making the Khans very wealthy. This allowed them to provide the best of materials to the weavers of a superior rug industry they had already established. This tradition of quality still remains and is visible in the generous proportions and beautiful esthetics. These tribal rugs are true to the knotting, designs and materials from the earliest of weaves. The quality pieces are woven from the wool of their own sheep, and colored using vegetable dyes from local flora, as it was done centuries ago.