This type of rug is generally labelled as Quchan, other titles might be Khurusan Kurdish or Darreh Gaz, the latter I think being more precise although the former is more common. These labels are often part of the language that we use to communicate what something is rather than being accurate attributions. This is my favourite type of rug, an authentic tribal piece with rich colours and a host of motifs covering the surface. The main rectangular motifs are thought to be either garden designs of perhaps a rendition of the Kurdish abyss motif. Either way they float over the secondary ornaments giving great depth to the overall look. The myriad of other designs hold a lifetime of interest, it is definitely one of those magical rugs that you will see for the first time each day and notice new elements. The multiple reciprocal borders are strong and were the first thing that caught my eye. I sometimes find it hard to describe the beauty of a rug, I become hypnotised by their complexity and ...