Persian Tabas Rug - 3.81 x 0.81 tabriz

Persian Tabas Rug - 3.81 x 0.81 tabrizTabas rugs are knotted in central Iran. Tabas is located about six hundred kilometers south of Mashad. The city of Kashmar is to the north and the cities of Birjand and Ferdows to the east. The pattern consists of medallions with loops and arabesques in bright colors. They are like Nain rugs but more rustic. Ivory and light blue are the most common colours used in Tabass rugs and carpets. There are some newer Tabass rugs and carpets with either red,

The central rosette style medallion explodes gently out into the field

or formal space

beautiful red base colour to field

and one by which the carpets may be identified

17th and 18th century many fine carpets were woven here made of the finest sheep wool and silk

The usual kind of background colours for Kashan carpets are brick red and dark blue

It contains a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring and rebirth

the luxurious silk and wool rugs of Qom are known for their high quality and are  regarded among the most expensive in the world

The carpet itself has an extraordinary curvilinear design and has an overall pattern in its field that is not a regimented form

The carpet is wool and is from the city of Tabriz

Owning a Tabriz rug means bringing home a piece of Persian history

yet balance is maintained brilliantly