Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 3.85 x 3.05 Tribal

Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 3.85 x 3.05 TribalTabriz is situated in north western Iran, in the province of Azerbaijan, and is the capital of a very important carpet weaving region. The town is over 1000 years old and even centuries ago it was famous as a cultural centre. The Tabriz carpets are of very good quality, finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool. There are old carpets in private homes, used for years, which are still in excellent condition, and the colours have kept their

The warp on Ardabil rugs is mostly cotton

The woollen Kashan has between 120 and 240 knots to each square inch

This beautiful wool carpet was made in the city of Tabriz

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

The city of Heriz is situated in the northwest of Iran

the central band often takes its motif from the ground design

the paisley design is of Persian origin

Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan

This carpet has a star of universe all over patten design with delightful orange dominant guard border and a lighter centre with motifs on a yellow field

It is a silk carpet from the city of Qum

The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place

The most prominent feature of this rug is the plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring