Persian Ardabil Wool Rug - 2.46 x 1.00 tabriz

Persian Ardabil Wool Rug - 2.46 x 1.00 tabrizArdabil rugs originate from Ardabil located in the province of Ardabil Province in north western Iran, 639 kilometres from Tehran. Ardabil has a long and illustrious history of Persian carpet weaving. The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place. The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots. Two of the most famous carpets in existence today are a pair of Persian carpets from Ardabil. One of

This beautiful traditional central medallion carpet with a lovely combination of colours moving from a main border with a subdued shade of red to a lighter main field and then again the same hues of red appear in the central medallion

ending the Safavid dynasty

Soumak (also spelled Soumakh

Mostly dark in colour with geometrical design which creates the simple elegance

and all-over octagonal shapes

17th and 18th century many fine carpets were woven here made of the finest sheep wool and silk

measuring 34' x 17'

This is a truly inspired work of art that presents us with a central medallion appearing in an oval shaped carpet

decorative fabrics used for rugs

A magnificent central medallion carpet that has around the medallion a beautiful soft pastel blue coloured base field that together create the illusion of a human-eye

The remarkable carpet is a wonderful depiction of the tree of life on a silk foundation

turquoise  grey and blues