Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 3.90 x 2.90 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
This medallion shape sits in a stadium shaped field that has a parchment base colour
Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates
Historically
no words can describe the utmost beauty of the famous rugs of Yazd
A small but very enchanting silk carpet from the city of Qum
A very beautiful silk carpet
For it is at this spiritual level that the aches and torments of our hearts can find true solace
To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design
The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots
This energetic carpet is pictorial in design and made of kourk wool
The knotting is very fine and the warp and weft are made of cotton or silk
Other carpets from India are sold under the names of Amritsar
