Persian Tabriz Village Rug - 2.74 x 1.54 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
Afshar Carpets The Afhar are tent-dwellers
This is an extraordinary carpet that whilst having a very definite curvilinear design
They usually have a main diamond medallion
A repeat all-over pattern carpet with wonderful shades of red and brown
interior designers
carpets are produced in modern knotting
In Azerbaijan North west of Iran there is the province of Heriz
Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets
It has an overall pattern and the parchment base appearing as the filed of the centre shape appears also in the tendrils creating much elegance style and continuity
The center of this carpet is adorned with a rich array of colors and floral motifs
There is a great deal of beauty to this carpet and it suggests the beauty of spring centred on the concepts of youth
Early Saveh rugs are geometric
