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Howz, Howzi (pool design) حوض

Howz is Persian for a pool or basin, such as the central pool of a Persian garden. In our titles, howzi ('of the pool') names a design with a pool-shaped medallion, rectangular or lozenge-shaped, at the centre of the field.

Also Howzi · Hauz · mahi dar howz

See also Herati (Mahi), Kheshti

Last reviewed

Howz, Howzi: Fine Qaraja Howzi Persian Rug, the whole piece
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In the collection

Howz, Howzi, in the collection.

Fine Qaraja Howzi Persian Rug, 200x96cm
Fine Qaraja Howzi Persian RugN° 001
200 × 96 cm
Qaraja · Fourth Quarter 20th Century
$2,790AUD
Fine Qaraja Howzi 185x102cm Persian Rug
Fine Qaraja Howzi Persian RugN° 002
185 × 102 cm
Qaraja · Fourth Quarter 20th Century
$2,790AUD
Torkaman Howzi Carpet
Turkmen Persian Rug, Howz Design, Ivory Ground, Circa 1980sN° 003
300 × 230 cm
Torkaman · Fourth Quarter 20th Century
$6,490AUD
Hamadan Persian Carpet Runner
Hamadan Koliai Fine Howzi Persian Runner RugN° 004
275 × 72 cm
Hamedan · Third Quarter 20th Century
$3,190AUD
Qashqai DoghozLoo Howzi Persian Gabbeh Rug, 199x104cm
Qashqai DoghozLoo Howzi Persian Gabbeh RugN° 005
199 × 104 cm
Qashqai · Fourth Quarter 20th Century
$3,490AUD
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