Persian Tabriz Wool 2.80 x 0.80 Rug Balouchi

Persian Tabriz Wool 2.80 x 0.80 Rug BalouchiTabriz 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

The soft background and repetition of motifs in the guard borders create a serene and elegant look

This delightful carpet has a central medallion that is a butterfly shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field

Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates

The higher knot count examples of Tabriz rugs are often woven on silk warp and weft base

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

It is delightful combination of both geometric and curvilinear shapes

and durability

The centre is rosette in shape and contains an arrangement of most beautiful flowers that explode outwards

Bakhtiari Bakhtiar carpets are made of strong and sturdy wool

Afshar means “obedient”

and because of that

is the most prominent feature of this rug