Tabriz Rug - 3.12x0.82 Square

Tabriz Rug - 3.12x0.82 SquareTabriz 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

which is reflected in the motifs of many of the carpets

and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design

A handmade Kashan rug made in Persia in the city of Kashan in Isfahan Province North Central Iran

There is a huge variety of different designs: geometrical motifs

measuring 34' x 17'

traditional Medallion rugs

and kourk wool is used in the pile

The manufacturing of carpets today is extensive and the quality varies from excellent handicrafts to simple and cheap bazaar qualities

dark blue or even green backgrounds

It's made form wool and comes form the city of Qum

Soft wool is used for the pile and is of a loose pile

One of the carpets