Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 2.58x1.80 Extra Large

Persian Tabriz Wool Rug - 2.58x1.80 Extra LargeTabriz 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

Solid & hard-wearing

ornate designs surrounding

Each of the designs is meaningful

It is shaped some what like the human eye and is very restful on the human spirit

known for its strength

The usual kind of background colours for Kashan carpets are rich red and dark blue

This is a magnificent prayer rug made of silk from the city of Qum

The Rosette design is a circular arrangement of motifs radiating out from the centre medallion suggesting the petals of a rose

with the outer guard border being a solid tan colour

Generally they include shades of white

good guard borders

This a most collectable example of a high quality Isfahan carpet that is excellent in the sense of both the materials used and the standard of workmanship