Persian Tabriz Kourk Rug - 3.05 x 2.02 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
both in area and population
It has a characteristic niche at one end
This carpet represents great value
with one central medallion and smaller
Without a closer examination this carpet may be thought to carry a message of austerity
It is made of silk and comes from the city of Qum
Bakhtiari carpets are based on a cotton foundation warp with a wool weft usually taken from the herds of the producing tribe
The usual Tabriz design is a medallion surrounded by flowers and tendrils
It is a beautiful carpet
This truly amazing central medallion carpet was made in the city of Tabriz
The colours are in harmony and the motifs most delightful
The central medallion in this carpet appears to be placed upon two similar medallions that sit one on top of the other
