Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 3.85 x 3.00 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
Even though Ardekan rugs produced in villages tend to be of lesser quality than those produced in the larger cities
The field contains motifs representing nature and in particular spring
A magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz It is a pictorial rug showing the poet Omar Khayam deep in thought
with one central medallion and smaller
Pakistani carpets usually have a special shine because their wool comes from New Zealand and Australia
design elements
This motif is often found in a cluster (all-over pattern)
It has a central medallion shape and the parchment base colour of the field are repeated in the main guard borders
There is no mistaking the charm and beauty of this rug as its appeal is massive being constructed with the finest of materials and crafted by experts
and tied up with that concept is the clear conviction that heaven follows life
natural motifs and ornaments
It is from the city of Tabriz It has an eye shape design central medallion resting on a calming field
