Tabriz Kourk Wool Rug - 3.05x0.87 ConnoisseurTabriz 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
maintaining the original inspiration and attention to refinement and detail
traditional hand-knotted rugs are extremely durable and last for years
The Iranian city of Isfahan has long been one of the centres for production of the famous Persian carpet
Historically
which is reflected in the motifs of many of the carpets
These rugs are most commonly made of wool
finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool
The carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum
There is an abundance of flowers thorough the carpet with a large arrangement at its very centre
and it is situated on the edge of the desert uplands of central Iran
animals and flowers are also used
Plants and animals feature in a number of the Nain carpets
