Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 2.50 x 2.07 tabrizTabriz 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 never all pattern carpet contains in the filed repetition of the boteh motif
Ardabil rugs feature motifs that are very similar to Caucasian rugs
Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of shades and tones of the colours green and blue/grey
Featuring superb double central motifs and magnificent floral designs
They are sometimes referred to as ‘the carpets of steel’
It is for this reason that most Zanjan rugs are small in size
with justification
This juxtaposition of concepts such as spring
the quality of the carpets is at the very highest end and represent the work of the most skilled craftsman
such as those of animals and plants
Traditionally Gabeh’s were made for domestic use and not for the market
The weavers also produce other trappings of the nomadic lifestyle
